Chpt 4

Question 1

Mayflower compact

Answer 1

Agreement to a self government made by pilgrims

Question 2

Articals of confederation

Answer 2

First constitution of USA

Question 3

Confederacy

Answer 3

Union of states united for purpose

Question 4

Land of ordinance of 1785

Answer 4

System selling western lands

Question 5

Northwest ordinance of 1787

Answer 5

Legislation that outlined process for adding new states to union

Question 6

Shay’s rebellion

Answer 6

Uprising of Massachusetts farmers in 1786-87

Question 7

Great division

Answer 7

To replace articles of confederation with a new constitution

Question 8

Virginia plan

Answer 8

Proposal for a bicameral legislative structure

Question 9

New Jersey plan

Answer 9

Proposal for a single chamber legislature with equal rep for state

Question 10

Connecticut compromise

Answer 10

Agreement to have a bicameral congress

Question 11

3 fifth’s compromise

Answer 11

3/5ths of the slaves counted towards each states population

Question 12

Commerce and slave trade compromise

Answer 12

Agreement to allow regulation of commerce

Question 13

Federalism

Answer 13

System of gov where power is divided between central authority

Question 14

Separation of powers

Answer 14

Division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to prevent any branch gaining to much power

Question 15

Checklist and balances

Answer 15

A system where each branch of government limit power of other branches

Question 16

Independent hall

Answer 16

Building in Philadelphia where the declaration was adopted

Question 17

George Washington

Answer 17

First US president

Question 18

James Madison

Answer 18

Father of constitution and 4 president

Question 19

Governor morris

Answer 19

Founding father

Question 20

Charles de montisque

Answer 20

French philosopher