What is the purpose of the principle of Checks and Balances?

In November, I will vote for someone to represent my beliefs in government (Example: President, Senators, Representatives). This person will represent me in Congress. Which Constitutional Principle is this an example of?

Which Constitutional Principle communicates the idea that the Government gets all its power from the Citizens?

What Constitutional Principle allows the Federal Government and State Governments to share power?

What was the name of the papers written to support the Constitution?

Who wanted a strong central/federal/national government?

Who wanted strong state government?

This was America's 1st constitution, which proved too weak to protect the American people.

The Virgina Plan, the New Jersey Plan, and the Great Compromise were all issues over

Pilgrims landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts and created this document to self-govern:

The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut showed another example of self government in the colonies. This document was the first:

The Virginia House of Burgesses was significant because it set up a legislature based on:

Which of the following was a direct result of the passing of the Stamp Act in 1765?

What group organized the Boston Tea Party?

The Quartering Act upset colonists because it required them to...

The tax on british paper goods was called the

This form of peaceful protest was used by the colonists to show their grievances toward taxation.

The 1st Continental Congress was a meeting a colonial delegates to discuss:

British soldiers went to these towns to seize weapons but the colonists "minutemen" fought back. (Answer in correct order)

What French general played a role in training the Continental Army?

After the Battle of _______________ (the last battle of the revolution), General Cornwallis surrendered British forces.

The Battle of Saratoga was significant because...

Which individual was the Commander of the Continental Army

Stamp Act, Quartering Act, Boston Massacre, First Continental Congress... All of these events can be considered:

What was the name of the compromise that created a bi-cameral legislature during the Constitutional Convention?

Favored large states and representation in Congress would be based on population

Favored small states and each state would receive equal representation in Congress