Unit 3 US Gov review

Unicameral

One house legislature

Bicameral

Two house legislature

Ratification

Official approval especially of the Constitution

Shays Rebellion

1786 to 1787 uprising of farmers protesting debt and taxes in Massachusetts

Federalist Paper No 10

Written by James Madison explains how to control factions in a large republic

Federalist Paper No 39

Explains the Constitution creates a mix of federal and national government

Federalist Paper No 51

Written by James Madison explains checks and balances and separation of powers

13th Amendment

Abolishes slavery in the United States

George Mason

Founding Father who influenced the Bill of Rights

What year did the First Continental Congress meet

1774

Richard Lees resolution to split from England was adopted on what day

July 4 1776

Which philosopher had the biggest influence on the Declaration of Independence

John Locke

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence What was it a list of

Thomas Jefferson list of grievances against King George III

What two groups are considered to be our first two political parties

Federalists and Democratic Republicans

How was the government set up under the Articles of Confederation

Weak central government states had most power

What was the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation

No power to tax regulate trade or enforce laws

Who is considered the Father of the Constitution When was it written

James Madison 1787

What was the main intent of the Constitutional Convention What was the PRIMARY conflict

Create stronger government conflict over state vs federal power

Which state did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention

Rhode Island

What are the main differences between the New Jersey and Virginia Plans

Virginia plan based on population New Jersey plan equal representation

List the components of the Connecticut Great Compromise

Bicameral legislature House based on population Senate equal representation

List the components of the 3 fifths Compromise Where was slavery illegal at this time

Enslaved people counted as three fifths for representation slavery mostly illegal in Northern states

List the components of the Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise

Congress could regulate trade slave trade could not be banned until 1808

How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution Which state was first

Nine states Delaware first

Under the Constitution where was the first capitol of the United States located

New York City

When was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution

1791