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  • 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
  • True or false: Under the first amendment religions are allowed to share and promote their beliefs
    True
  • How did the Northwest Ordinance help govern the Northwest Territory?
    By the admission of new states to the U.S.
  • Which branch interprets law and declares laws unconstitutional?
    Judicial Branch
  • What plan at the Constitutional Convention called for representation based on population?
    Virginia Plan
  • Congress (Senate & House of Representatives) was created to settle issues between what two groups?
    large and small states
  • Which branch makes laws and declares war?
    Legislative
  • Being informed and serving on a jury are examples of what?
    A responsible citizen
  • What amendment is Federalism?
    10th
  • 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 are these?: 1. States had too much power 2. No power to collect money from citizens
    Weaknesses of Articles of Confederation
  • A speedy trial, impartial jury, and legal counsel are together considered what?
    Due Process
  • 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 amendment is connected directly to British practice of using the Writs of Assistance?
    Fourth Amendment
  • A person preaches (talks about) about religion to whomever they choose. What amendment guarantees this right?
    First Amendment
  • Which branch enforces laws and commands millitary?
    Executive Branch