Articles of Confederation, Constitutional convention, Constitutional issues: large vs small states Flashcards
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What was the primary purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
To establish a framework for the national government of the United States.
True or False: The Articles of Confederation created a strong central government.
False
Fill in the blank: The Articles of Confederation were adopted in the year _____.
1781
What was one major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
The federal government could not impose taxes.
Which event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Shays’ Rebellion
What was the name of the convention held to address the issues of the Articles of Confederation?
The Constitutional Convention
True or False: The Constitutional Convention took place in Philadelphia.
True
What year did the Constitutional Convention occur?
1787
Which two plans were proposed to resolve representation issues at the Constitutional Convention?
The Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan
Multiple Choice: What did the Virginia Plan propose?
A bicameral legislature based on population.
Multiple Choice: What did the New Jersey Plan propose?
A unicameral legislature with equal representation for each state.
What compromise resolved the debate between large and small states regarding representation?
The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)
Fill in the blank: The Great Compromise established a _____ legislature.
bicameral
What is the main difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate in terms of representation?
House of Representatives is based on population; Senate has equal representation.
True or False: The Constitution was ratified in 1789.
True
What was a significant effect of the ratification of the Constitution?
It replaced the Articles of Confederation and created a stronger federal government.
Who is known as the ‘Father of the Constitution’?
James Madison
Fill in the blank: The _____ was added to the Constitution to protect individual rights.
Bill of Rights
What was one reason some delegates were opposed to the Constitution?
They feared it gave too much power to the federal government.
What term describes the division of power between the national and state governments?
Federalism
True or False: The Articles of Confederation allowed for a federal judiciary.
False
What role did the Federalist Papers play in the ratification debate?
They argued in favor of the Constitution and explained its benefits.
Multiple Choice: Who were the authors of the Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay.
Fill in the blank: The system of _____ was established to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
checks and balances
