SSUSH 5

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What was the first government used for the United States?

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The Articles of Confederation

Front

Which of the following was a strength of the Articles of Confederation Government? States had more power than the Central gov't, The control or regulation of trade, Organizing the NW Territory, Shays' Rebellion

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Organizing the NW Territory

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Which event caused the leaders to redesign the American Government in 1787? Options: Shays' Rebellion, The Battle of Trenton, The Boston Massacre, The treaty of Paris 1783

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Shays' Rebellion

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A type of government in which the power is divided between the national, state and local levels?

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Federalism

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(Blank) is when government powers are restricted by the Constitution.

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Limited Government

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Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

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Legislative (Congress)

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Which plan for Congress gave an advantage to larger states?

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The Virginia Plan

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What is the name of the meeting to create the Constitution?

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The Constitutional Convention

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Which idea led to the creation of the 3 branches of government? Options: Federalism, Limited Government, Rule of Law, Separation of Powers

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Separation of Powers

Front

The Virginia Plan + The New Jersey plan = (Blank) ?

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The Great Compromise