Chapter 3

Question 1

What is Federalism?

Answer 1

The idea that the power of the government is shared between National (Federal) and State.

Question 2

What were the Articles of Confederation?

Answer 2

The first government of the U.S. (Very weak.)

Question 3

What were articles 1-3 of the constitution.

Answer 3

1-Legislative Branch
2-Executive Branch
3-Judicial Branch

Question 4

What was the Great Compromise?

Answer 4

Compromise between New Jersey and Virginia plan that created the Senate and House of Representatives.

Question 5

What was the 3/5 Compromise?

Answer 5

For every 5 slaves, 3 were counted towards a slaves population.

Question 6

What are checks and balances?

Answer 6

A system in which each branch of government is able to check and restrain the powers of others.