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
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