Gov Study Guide Semester Exam 12-24

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In the 1760's, Great Britain created new taxes and laws that caused the colonists to object to ____________?

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Taxation Without Representation

Front

The ______________Compromise combined the basic features of the Virginia and New Jersey plans.

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Connecticut

Front

The 3/5 compromise determined that states could count 3/5 of their _______________ as part of their permanent population for the purpose of increased representation in Congress.

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Slave Population

Front

Two groups formed during the Constitutions Ratification process: the ____________, who favored ratifying the constitution, and the __________, who strongly opposed it.

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Federalists / Anti-Federalists

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On May 10th, 1775, the second Continental Congress was held to write and ratify ____________?

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The Articles of Confederation

Front

The AOC established a government that tied the states together in what is best described as _____________?

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A Firm League Of Friendship

Front

Limited government means that governments have __________ powers.

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restricted

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The Magna Carta protected the peoples right to a trial by jury and ____________.

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due process of law

Front

The Petition of Rights said the king could not use the military to rule during peacetime or __________________?

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let soldiers live in people's homes.

Front

The English Bill of Rights forbade keeping an army during peacetime, __________________, and ensured that all parliamentary elections were free.

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guaranteed a fair and speedy trial