Unit 5 Chapter 2 First Five Study Guide

The Constitutional Convention met in secret because:

• they wanted to avoid public pressure and influence.

• they were required by law to do so.

• they were planning to overthrow the government.

• they were meeting for social reasons.

The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was held in which city?

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• Washington, D.C.

Which statement best describes George Washington accomplishment?

• George Washington was the first President of the United States.

• George Washington led the Continental Army to victory in the American Revolutionary War.

• George Washington was born in Virginia.

• George Washington was unanimously elected as the President.

The Articles of Confederation did not allow the national government to regulate trade but the constitution does allow it.

• True

• False

What does the term 'Federal' mean?

• Relating to a system of government where power is shared between national and state governments

• A type of organization with two related parts

• To bring goods into a country

• Priority or first importance

What is a 'Compromise'?

• An agreement reached when each side gives up some of what it wants

• A state without any government

• Rights all people are born with

• To approve law to go into effect

Define 'Bicameral system'.

• A type of organization in which two related parts work together

• To bring goods into one country from another

• Priority or first importance

• Rights all people are born with

What does 'Import' mean?

• To bring goods into one country from another

• An agreement reached when each side gives up some of what it wants

• A state without any government

• To approve law to go into effect

What is 'Precedence'?

• A) Priority or first importance

• B) Relating to a system of government where power is shared between national and state governments

• C) A type of organization with two related parts

• D) Rights all people are born with

What does 'Ratify' mean?

• To approve law to go into effect

• An agreement reached when each side gives up some of what it wants

• A state without any government

• To bring goods into one country from another