Period 3

Question 1

Separation of Powers

Answer 1

The division of power among the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of government

Question 2

Checks and balances

Answer 2

The system in which each branch of government can check the power of the other branches

Question 3

Hamilton’s Financial Plans

Answer 3

He sought to create a sound financial footing for the new republic by assuming state debts, creating a national bank, and imposing tariffs to protect home industries

Question 4

Constitutional Convention

Answer 4

1787, sought to correct weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation by creating a strong central government that shared power with states