Creating a nation

Why did the founders build a weak central government in the Articles of Confederation?

• To prevent a strong abusive leader like King George III

• To prevent Mr. Limle from becoming king

• To help farmers grow corn

• To allow Florida to become a state faster.

Answer explanation

King George had abused the colonists, they wanted to make sure the new government was to weak to hurt the states.

What State Created the Great Compromise, brining the Virginia and New Jersey plans together?

• Austrailia

• Texas

• Connecticut

• Maryland

Answer explanation

The Great Compromise was originally named "the Connecticut Plan"

What do we call the system that prevents any one branch from becoming to powerful, by giving other branches powers to stop it?

• The great Compromise

• Checks and balances

• Buncha Dudes with Cannons

• The Legislative branch

Answer explanation

For example, The President can appoint an Ambassador to France, but the Senate must approve the appointment.

What did Federalists and Anti-Federalists Disagree about?

• Apple or Android

• Sharing power between Federal (national) Government and States

• Joining or Dying

• If the Articles of Confederation needed to be reworked.

Answer explanation

While many disagreements occurred, the basic argument was on the power sharing between federal and states.

What Branch has the power to make laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Oak Tree

Answer explanation

After King George took the power of the Legislative assemblies, we made sure to give that power only to the legislature in all cases.

What Branch Enforces laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Pine Tree

Answer explanation

The president's job is to enforce the laws given to them by the legislature.

What branch explains/reviews the laws?

• Palm Tree

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Answer explanation

The judicial branch can review a law and decide if it is unconstitutional, and remove it, or deice it would be explained in a specific way.

What was the 1787 compromise regarding the representation of enslaved persons?

• 3/5 Compromise

• 1/4 Compromise

• 5/8 Compromise

• 3/4 Compromise

Answer explanation

The 3/5 compromise said that we would count enslaved persons for representation purposes at a rate of 3 for every 5 persons.

This Plan had two houses, both based on population (big state plan)

• Virginia plan

• Mayflower Compact

• New jersey plan

• Blue Star blue Shield plan

Answer explanation

Virginia wanted all the people to count for their votes, because they were a big state with a lot of people and it benefited them best.

This Plan made all state equal (little state plan)

• New Jersey plan

• Virginia Plan

• Connecticut plan

• Lesson Plan

Answer explanation

New Jersey wanted equality for themselves, and their plan gave it the best chance.