Government and Economics Chapter 7 Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is a Constitution?

document stating the rules under which a government will operate

What is an Economic Depression?

A period when business activities slow down, prices and wages drop and unemployment rises

Who is an Executive?

person who runs government and sees the laws are carried out

Who was Daniel Shays?

led an uprising of the Massachusetts farmers who tried to seize arms from the state Signup and view all the answers

What did the States Constitution do?

limited the power of the governors Signup and view all the answers

What were the Articles of Confederation?

denied Congress the power to tax and regulate trade Signup and view all the answers

What did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 provide?

a system for a territory to become a state Signup and view all the answers

What was the Northwest Territory?

In the...the British still had forts because of the weakness of the government Signup and view all the answers

What is the Judicial branch?

the system of courts that interprets the laws Signup and view all the answers

What is a Compromise?

an agreement where both sides give up parts of what they wanted Signup and view all the answers

Who was Roger Sherman?

from Connecticut who came up with a House of Representatives and a Senate Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the preamble?

Gov. Morris Signup and view all the answers

Who was James Madison?

delegate from Virginia who took notes at the Constitutional Convention Signup and view all the answers

What is the New Jersey Plan?

one house legislature, each state would have one vote Signup and view all the answers

What was the Great Compromise?

a two house Congress where each side gave up some of their demands Signup and view all the answers

What led to the revision of the Articles of Confederation?

Shays Rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the central government Signup and view all the answers

How did the Constitution improve Congress's power over the Articles of Confederation?

now it could raise taxes and regulate trade Signup and view all the answers

What is the Virginia Plan?

plan to make a stronger government by having two house legislatures based on population Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Terms and Definitions

Constitution: A foundational document that outlines the governing rules of a state or nation.
Economic Depression: Characterized by a significant slowdown in business, falling prices and wages, along with rising unemployment.
Executive: An individual responsible for executing laws and managing the government operations.
Daniel Shays: Leader of an uprising by Massachusetts farmers, highlighting the need for a more robust central government.
State Constitution: Restricted governors' powers to prevent issues that contributed to the American Revolution.
Articles of Confederation: Established a weak federal government, lacking the authority to tax or regulate trade.
Northwest Ordinance of 1787: Introduced a framework for territories to transition to statehood.

Historical Context

Northwest Territory: Area where British maintained forts, exemplifying governmental weaknesses.
Judicial Branch: Composed of courts that interpret laws, vital for upholding justice.
Compromise: A resolution strategy where conflicting parties concede certain demands.

Key Figures

Roger Sherman: Proposed a bicameral legislature, creating a House of Representatives and a Senate.
Gov. Morris: Authored the Preamble of the Constitution, framing its foundational principles.
James Madison: Known as the "Father of the Constitution," he took comprehensive notes during the Convention and proposed the Virginia Plan.
New Jersey Plan: Introduced by William Paterson, advocating for equal representation with one vote per state, regardless of population.

Significant Compromises and Plans

Great Compromise: A dual-chamber Congress established in which representation is based on population in one house and equal representation in the other.
Shays’ Rebellion: An uprising that underscored the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, leading to calls for revision due to farmers' grievances during an economic downturn.
Virginia Plan: Proposed a stronger federal government with a bicameral legislature dependent on state populations.

Impact on Governance

The transition from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution marked a pivotal enhancement in congressional powers, enabling tax collection and trade regulation, essential for effective governance.

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Test your knowledge on key terms related to government and economics in Chapter 7. This quiz covers important concepts such as the Constitution, economic depression, and the role of the executive. Perfect for students wanting to reinforce their understanding of the material.