Magruder's American Government Chapter 12

Opponents of the United states Constitution

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Supporters of the United States Constitution

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

A written plan that provides the basic framework of a government

• Ratify

• Bill of Rights

• Constitution

• Consensus

The first constitution of the United States

• Constitution

• Northwest Ordinance

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

According to the Declaration of Independence, what are our natural rights?

• Equal protection under the law

• Freedom of religion, speech, and assembly

• Property

• Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

According to the Declaration of Independence, where does the power of government come from?

• A higher power

• The people of the country

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

Why did the Articles of Confederation create a WEAK national government

• Most Americans were still loyal to Britain

• Most Americans were afraid of giving the government too much power

• Most Americans were uncertain about a democratic government

• Most Americans were unwilling to send delegates to Congress

Which compromise balanced the needs of large states and small states in terms of representation?

• The Electoral College Compromise

• The Three-Fifths Compromise

• The Great Compromise

• The Missouri Compromise

In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?

• The States
• The National Government
• The Continental Congress
• The Legislative Branch

What did Shays' Rebellion help Americans realize they needed?

• A strong national government
• A stronger militia
• A common currency
• The ability to sign peace treaties