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Congress (Senate & House of Representatives) was created to settle issues between what two groups?
large and small states
What are these?: 1. States had too much power 2. No power to collect money from citizens
Weaknesses of Articles of Confederation
Which branch makes laws and declares war?
Legislative
Which branch enforces laws and commands millitary?
Executive Branch
Which branch interprets law and declares laws unconstitutional?
Judicial Branch
A speedy trial, impartial jury, and legal counsel are together considered what?
Due Process
A person preaches (talks about) about religion to whomever they choose. What amendment guarantees this right?
First Amendment
True or false: Under the first amendment religions are allowed to share and promote their beliefs
True
What amendment addressed colonial treatment by the British Military; especially the quartering troops in colonial homes?
Third Amendment
Federalism is the sharing of power between State and Federal governments. Why is it important to separate the power between state and federal governments?
It prevents abuse of power
What group believed the original constitution did not protect individual liberties and needed to give more power to the states?
Anti-federalists
What action at the Constitutional Convention created the bicameral legislature known as Congress?
Great Compromise
What plan at the Constitutional Convention called for one vote per state?
New Jersey Plan
What action at the Constitutional Convention created the process of the House of Representatives and the Senate working together to pass laws?
Great Compromise
What plan at the Constitutional Convention called for representation based on population?
Virginia Plan
How did the Northwest Ordinance help govern the Northwest Territory?
By the admission of new states to the U.S.
