Gov Midterm Review

What did small states like New Jersey fear in the constitution?

• the slave trade would be outlawed

• the federal government would be to weak

• larger states would hold all the power

• the president would be to strong

How does the government establish justice?

• public school system

• the amendment process

• immigration laws

• right to a trial by jury

Which of the following is protected by the 1st amendment?

• serving on a jury

• protesting at city hall

• carrying a concealed weapon

• seeing a police officers warrant

Why did the founding fathers adopt a federal system of government?

• was the oldest and most tried form of government

• would resemble the British system

• treats all people the same regardless of race or religion

• was the best way to protect the rights of the people

The original goal of the Philadelphia Convention was --

• to amend the Articles.
• to discuss Shays's Rebellion.
• write a new constitution.
• to consider rejoining the British empire.

This was the first governing document of the United States.

• Constitution
• Articles of Confederation
• First Continental Congress
• Second Continental Congress

What was the main problem with the Articles of Confederation?

• Created a weak national government with few powers

• Gave the national government too much power

• Did not create a legislative branch

• Did not protect rights of people

Why is a written constitution important?

• people can reference their rights and responsibilities as a citizen

• people can do whatever they want

• makes people aware of polling locations

• ensures people can have a attorney

The Connecticut Compromise...

• said congress overrides a presidential veto

• said the Supreme Court has judicial review

• limited powers of national government

• divided Congress into House and Senate

The Great Compromise

• stated slaves counted as 3/5 of a person for representation

• created a bicameral legislature (one equal, one based on population)

• created the Electoral College to elect the President

• changed the way in which Senators were elected