Government - Semester 1 test

The Virginia Plan was based on.....

• Representation by Population

• Equal Representation

• Equal Representation, House of Reps – By Population

The New Jersey plan was based on.....

• Representation by Population

• Equal Representation

• Equal Representation, House of Reps – By Population

The Great Compromise was based on.....

• Representation by Population

• Equal Representation

• Equal Representation, House of Reps – By Population

Power is shared between three branches of government.

• Checks & Balances

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

Government may only do what the people allow. Example: Constitution

• Checks & Balances

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

People are the source of governmental power. Example: voting

• Checks & Balances

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

Each branch of gov. has some control over other branches.

• Checks & Balances

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

The National government shares power with the States.

• Checks & Balances

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

Its failure showed a need for a strong central government

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

Limited the absolute power of the king in England in 1215.

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation