A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments.

Why were farmers in Massachusetts so upset in 1786 and 1787?

They were losing their farms because they could not afford the taxes on them, they were not paid for their service in the American Revolution, and they were going to jail for not being able to pay their bills.

Why did Shays’s Rebellion frighten Americans?

Concern grew that the government could not handle unrest or prevent violence.

What was the main reason for the failure of the Articles of Confederation?

Lack of a strong central government

What was the main outcome of the Northwest Ordinance?

Establishment of a process for territories to become states

What was the main impact of Shays’s Rebellion on the American government?

It led to the strengthening of the national government.

What is a constitutional republic?

Citizens elect representatives who govern by the laws of a written constitution.

Why did Shays’s Rebellion frighten Americans?

Concern grew that the government could not handle unrest or prevent violence.

Why was there a need for the Great Compromise?

Big and small states disagreed over how representation in Congress should be determined.

The division of power, or shared power, between the federal and state governments.

Which of the following opinions reflects the point of view of an Anti-Federalist? Options: “The Constitution should be ratified—remember how weak the Articles are!”, “A strong central government will limit the liberties we fought for in the Revolution.”, “The U.S. will not survive without a strong national government.”, “The Constitution will create a better framework of government.”

A strong central government will limit the liberties we fought for in the Revolution.

The Three-Fifths Compromise was included in the U.S. Constitution in order to resolve a conflict over the—

counting of enslaved persons for purposes of taxation and representation

Which of the following best represents the main idea of the New Jersey Plan? Smaller states should have more votes in Congress, All states should have an equal amount of power in Congress, Smaller states should have fewer votes in Congress, Larger states should have more votes in Congress

All states should have an equal amount of power in Congress

Which of the following best represents the main idea of the Virginia Plan? Options: Larger states should have more power to make laws in Congress., Small states should have power equal to that of large states., All states should pay more taxes to the central government., Larger states should receive more money from the government.

Larger states should have more power to make laws in Congress.

Which question at the Constitutional Convention was resolved by the “Great Compromise”? Options: How should the president be elected?, Who should control commerce and trade?, What should be the structure of the federal court system?, What formula should be used for Congressional representation?

What formula should be used for Congressional representation?

Between 1787 and 1789, a major controversy between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists focused primarily on—

The issue of ratification of the new U.S. Constitution

With which of the following arguments would the authors of The Federalist Papers most likely have agreed? A Bill of Rights should be included in the Constitution before it is ratified., Having a stronger central government will make the country more stable and prosperous., The Three-Fifths Compromise will result in fair and equal representation., Universal suffrage should be constitutionally granted.

Having a stronger central government will make the country more stable and prosperous.

The Articles of Confederation allowed each state only one vote in Congress. Which question reflects a major concern states had about this arrangement? Options: Should states attempt to resolve conflicting claims to territory?, Should states change their procedure for selecting representatives?, Should unanimous state approval for national laws be required?, Should more populous states receive greater representation?

Should more populous states receive greater representation?

The Three-Fifths Compromise determined that three out of every five—

slaves would be counted as part of the state population.

Which of the following statements concerning the Articles of Confederation is false? Options: Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government was the weakest while the state governments remained strong., The Articles of Confederation placed limited powers in the hands of the President., The Articles of Confederation was the first government of the United States., The Articles of Confederation represented the mistrust people felt towards a powerful central government.

The Articles of Confederation placed limited powers in the hands of the President.

Shays’ rebellion changed the way people felt about the Articles of Confederation by convincing—

many leaders like George Washington, that a stronger national government was necessary.

The Three-Fifths Compromise was included in the U.S. Constitution in order to resolve a conflict over the—

counting of enslaved persons for purposes of taxation and representation

The Northwest Ordinance was created for the purpose of —

admitting new states to the Union when they have elected a Governor, have 60,000 free men, and write a state Constitution.

Which of the following best represents the main idea of the New Jersey Plan? Options: Smaller states should have more votes in Congress, All states should have an equal amount of power in Congress, Smaller states should have fewer votes in Congress, Larger states should have more votes in Congress

All states should have an equal amount of power in Congress

Which of the following best represents the main idea of the Virginia Plan? Options: Larger states should have more power to make laws in Congress., Small states should have power equal to that of large states., All states should pay more taxes to the central government., Larger states should receive more money from the government

Larger states should have more power to make laws in Congress.

Which question at the Constitutional Convention was resolved by the “Great Compromise”?

What formula should be used for Congressional representation?

The purpose of the amending process in the U.S. Constitution was to—

allow the Constitution to change to meet the times of society.

Which of these is a guarantee in the first Amendment? Options: States have the power to regulate public education., People can choose whether and how to participate in religious services., Persons accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty., Citizens have the right to be judged by a jury of their peers.

People can choose whether and how to participate in religious services.

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Which of the following best describes the Critical Period? Options: The United States established a strong naval presence following the war., The Articles of Confederation was a strong government designed to last., Problems the United States faced following the war threatened the survival of the new nation., The states successfully cooperated with each other in facing the problems after the war.

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Problems the United States faced following the war threatened the survival of the new nation.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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How was the Articles of Confederation government too weak to handle problems facing the U.S.?

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If there was disagreement, Congress had trouble passing laws or changing the Articles.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Which of the following was not a right the Northwest Ordinance guaranteed to citizens? Freedom of religion, Trial by jury, No slavery, No taxes

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No taxes

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Which list below is an accurate reflection of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? Options: Strong central government, print money, declare war, Weak central government, couldn't tax, no president, Weak central government, easy to change and make laws, federal court system, States have little power, 3 branches of government, high employment

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Weak central government, couldn't tax, no president

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How many states were needed to change the Articles of Confederation?

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?

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The States

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In the Northwest Ordinance, what did territories need to do to become states? (Options: Have 60,000 free men, Write a state Constitution, Elect a Governor, All of the above)

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Have 60,000 free men, Write a state Constitution, Elect a Governor.

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