Lead up to constitution feat. Articles of confederation
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What does the term 'bicameral' refer to?

  • A system of government with two legislative chambers (correct)
  • A constitutional amendment process
  • A type of government run by elected representatives
  • An agreement reached by negotiations between political parties

    • What is the role of judicial review?

  • To create laws for the legislative branch
  • To elect representatives for the federal government
  • To propose amendments to the Constitution
  • To interpret the Constitution and ensure laws comply with it (correct)

    • Which of the following describes federalism?

  • The process of amending the Constitution
  • A system where power is divided between national and state governments (correct)
  • A form of government that centralizes all powers at the national level
  • A legislative requirement for law formation

    • What is included in the Bill of Rights?

    <p>The first 10 Amendments of the Constitution protecting individual liberties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a proposed law before it is passed?

    <p>Bill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Revolutionary War end?

    <p>1783</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Congress decide to do with the land acquired after the Revolutionary War?

    <p>Sell the land to raise money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was the new territory divided according to the Land Ordinance of 1785?

    <p>Into square townships of six miles on each side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge did Congress face regarding the Northwest Territory?

    <p>Removing Native Americans from the land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of popular sovereignty?

    <p>The belief that citizens should have a voice in choosing their representatives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the surveyors' work in the new territories?

    <p>To divide the land into townships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Electoral College' refer to?

    <p>An institution made up of electors chosen based on state population votes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ratification mean in the context of the Constitution?

    <p>The approval and official acceptance of constitutional laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the Federalists?

    <p>Supporters advocating for the ratification of the Constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of unalienable rights?

    <p>Rights inherent to individuals that cannot be taken away.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change occurred in North America after 1783?

    <p>The United States gained independence and expanded its territory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which territory did Great Britain continue to hold after the American Revolution?

    <p>Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which power retained control of territories to the south of the United States after 1783?

    <p>Spain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which color in the legend most likely represents the United States in the maps provided?

    <p>Green</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following territories is not mentioned as being held by any power after 1783?

    <p>New Mexico</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the required number of states needed to pass a law under the Articles of Confederation?

    <p>9/13 states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entity primarily held power under the Articles of Confederation?

    <p>The individual states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many states were required to amend the Articles of Confederation?

    <p>13/13 states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the strengths of the Articles of Confederation?

    <p>A functioning post office system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was established to govern the Northwest Territory according to the Articles?

    <p>Northwest Land Ordinance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the squatters do in the new territory?

    <p>They built homes and planted crops.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major concern for the American government regarding Native Americans?

    <p>How to force them to leave the territory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was established by the Northwest Ordinance of July 1787?

    <p>Rules for incorporating new territory into the United States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many new states could the Northwest Territory eventually become?

    <p>At least three but no more than five.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the Congress have in the governance of the new territories?

    <p>It appointed a temporary government for each territory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the settlers' fate in the new territory according to the content?

    <p>They fought to protect their new homes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the treaties signed with Native Americans typically come about?

    <p>Under threat of war from the United States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant battle helped the U.S. overcome Native American resistance?

    <p>Battle of Fallen Timbers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the stance on slavery in the new territory established by the Northwest Ordinance?

    <p>Slavery was prohibited.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant outcome of the arguments over the power of central government?

    <p>A stronger central government to manage the new territory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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