Chapter 7: The New Nation, 1783 - 1800

In your own words, what is a Congress?

The rules that the colonies made were the_____

There were 55 ______, or people who were chosen to represent and speak for all Americans.

Under the Articles of Confederation, the states had

• a strong federal government

• a weak federal government

• a judicial branch

• federal taxes

Why were the American people happy the government was weak?

The basic law of the United States is the

• Constitution

• system of checks and balances

• President

• federal system

When people compromise, they

• give in a little to reach an aggreement

• refuse to change their ideas

• promise not to change their minds

• ask for more representatives

Which states found the HOUSE fair? Which states found the SENATE fair?

Share an example of when YOU have had to comprise.

The two houses of Congress are the House of Representatives and the

• legislature

• Senate

• capital

• Constitution