Unit 3 Study Guide

Front

What was a major problem with the Articles of Confederation?

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The government was not able to effectively tax the states, which put the federal government in a weak position.

Front

What did Shays’ Rebellion show the leaders of the country?

Back

Shays’ Rebellion showed that a stronger federal government was needed

Front

Based on the text above, which statement would Alexander Hamilton agree with?

Back

Taxation is necessary in order to sustain a country and its government

Front

Which element of the United States government is referenced in the text above?

Back

Checks and balances

Front

The ideas from what agreement are referenced in the above excerpt from the Constitution?

Back

The ⅗ Compromise

Front

What impacts did the cost of the Revolutionary War have on the economy of the newly formed nation of the United States?

Back

The cost of the Revolutionary War caused the new nation to have a large national debt because of loans, inflation, and war bonds.

Front

Which branch of government has the following duties according to Article I Section 8?

Back

Legislative

Front

Which branch of government has the following power as stated in Article I Section 8?

Back

Legislative

Front

The Supreme Court makes decisions on cases to determine if a law does or does not violate which document?

Back

The Constitution of the United States

Front

What describes the system of government where people are elected to power in order to serve the people who voted for them?

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Representative government