A New Nation

What is checks and balances?

• The price of goods increases while the value of money decreases.

• the idea that each branch of government has ways of limiting the powers of the other branches.

• When there are too many workers.

• Shay's Rebellion.

What is a veto?

• A veto is how the judges rule.

• A veto is when the President refuses to approve of a law.

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• A veto is when the Congress makes laws.

What is the legislative branch?

• the branch of government that can veto

• the branch of government that has judges

• the branch of government that controls the military

• branch of government that makes the laws

Popular Sovereignty

• the branch of government that Congress is in

• the branch of government that interprets the laws

• when the government gets its authority or power from the citizens. The government cannot do anything without the people's consent.

• the branch of government that makes the money

What is an ordinance?

• a fine

• a veto

• a law

• a tax

What is the rule of law?

• the principle that the law applies to everyone equally

• the rule that says rich people pay taxes

• the principle that all the branches of government are equal

• the rule that no one can be tried twice for the same crime

What was an effect of Shay's Rebellion?

• more people called for a stronger government

• more farmers were sent to prison

• the national government raised an army

• new state courts opened

The United States Constitution was ratified by the first 13 states in the year __________.

Why was the Northwest Ordinance important?

• They all settled north of the Ohio River

• It was the last place of settlement

• It was the first time the U.S. planned to expand westward and create new states

• It was the wilderness of the U.S.

What are some ways the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights affect your life and other Americans?

• I can speak what I think using the first Amendment.

• I can believe what I wish using the First Amendment.

• I can't ask the government to change something.

• They tax everyone