AOC and the Constitution (Chapter 7) | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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What was the main problem with the AOC?

It didn't give enough power to the Federal Government. The Federal Govt was too WEAK!

In the Connecticut Compromise, identify 1 thing from each plan that they put into effect.

1 House based on equal votes for all states, 1 house based on population, splitting the slave count issue down the middle.

In the Constitutional Convention, what 2 states created new plans to fix the AOC?

New Jersey and Virginia

What was the 3/5's compromise, who did it benefit most?

Counted 3 of every 5 slaves for total population in their state. It benefited southern states because now they got more reps in congress.

Under the AOC, how many states were needed (of the 13) to CHANGE a law?

All 13!

Under the AOC, how many votes did each state get when voting on laws?

1

What is Federalism?

Dividing or splitting power

Under the AOC, who had the right to tax American citizens: Federal Government, State Governments, or both?

State Governments!

Identify 2 things the VA plan called for?

Representation based on your population, counting all slaves as people in terms of total population, giving the federal government much more power, etc

Even though Robert Morris' import tax was a great idea, with the support of many states, how did it NOT pass into law under the AOC?

13 states were needed to vote yes, and little ole Rhode Island said NO! so only 12/13 stats voted for it, resulting in it not passing into law.

In which city was the Constitutional Convention held?

Philadelphia, PA in 1787

What was our 1st Constitution called?

The Articles of Confederation

What are 2 powers that the Federal Government held under the AOC?

The power to declare war, and the power to make foreign treaties.

How was Federalism used in the AOC?

Split unevenly. Lots of Power with STATES, little power with Federal Govt.

Under the AOC, how many votes were needed (out of the 13 states) to pass a NEW law?

9 of 13

Identify 2 things that the NJ plan called for?

Representation based on equality, very weak federal government. More power for the states.