What is a direct democracy?

Rule by the people, either directly or through representatives

Who were the Federalists?

People who supported the Constitution

An example set for others to follow.

What was the 3/5’s Compromise?

Counted three out of every five slaves for representation and taxation

What is required to be President of the United States? Options: At least 25 years old, naturalized citizen; At least 35 years old, natural born citizen, resident for 14 years; At least 30 years old, natural born citizen; At least 40 years old, naturalized citizen.

At least 35 years old, natural born citizen, resident for 14 years

What is the Elastic Clause in the Constitution?

The clause that allows Congress to make laws that are necessary and proper.

How did Shays’ Rebellion demonstrate the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

It showed the government could not enforce laws or maintain order

How did the Constitutional Convention compromise between the New Jersey and Virginia Plans?

By establishing a two-house legislature with one house based on population and one with equal representation

How does the Executive branch check the Legislative branch?

By vetoing bills passed by Congress

How does the Legislative branch check the Executive branch?

By overriding presidential vetoes and approving appointments

How does the Judicial branch check the other two branches?

By declaring laws and executive actions unconstitutional

What rights does the First Amendment grant?

Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition

Why is the United States considered a Democratic Republic?

Because it combines rule by the people with elected representatives.

Who were the Antifederalists?

Opponents of the Constitution who wanted more power for the states

What was Hamilton’s economic plan?

To create a national bank and assume state debts

What was the compromise that led to the ratification of Hamilton’s economic plan?

Moving the capital to the South in exchange for support of the plan

What was the Louisiana Purchase?

The purchase of land from France that doubled the size of the U.S.

How did the Founding Fathers feel about slavery at the Constitutional Convention?

They were divided; northerners were beginning to argue against slavery while the south argued for it.

How did Thomas Jefferson feel about the Louisiana Purchase, and what reasoning did he use to justify it? Options: He opposed it because it was unconstitutional and refused to proceed, He was unsure at first but justified it as a treaty-making power of the President, He fully supported it without any concerns, He wanted to return the land to France

He was unsure at first but justified it as a treaty-making power of the President

How can the Legislative Branch check the Executive branch? Options: Overriding the veto with another vote, Declaring the act unconstitutional, Vetoing the law

Overriding the veto with another vote

Congress has passed a new law, but the Judicial Branch does not agree with this new law. What can the Judicial Branch do to check the Legislative branch?

Declaring the act unconstitutional

G7 U3 EOU Test Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What was the main cause of Shays’ Rebellion?

Back

Economic hardship and high taxes on farmers

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which document was shown to be weak by Shays’ Rebellion?

Back

The Articles of Confederation

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What did the New Jersey Plan propose?

Back

Equal representation for each state

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What did the Virginia Plan argue for?

Back

Representation based on population

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three branches of the United States government?

Back

Executive, Legislative, Judicial

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Federalism?

Back

A system where power is shared between national and state governments

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?

Back

10

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