Study Guide Test 2.1 PDF

### Study Guide Test 2.1 - After the American Revolution Congress feared that the rights the people fought for would be lost. - The long term effects of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was that territories eventually became states. - Shays' Rebellion was an important event because it led to the Con...

### Study Guide Test 2.1 - After the American Revolution Congress feared that the rights the people fought for would be lost. - The long term effects of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was that territories eventually became states. - Shays' Rebellion was an important event because it led to the Constitutional Convention. - James Madison was called the "Father of the Constitution" because he was well prepared to lead a discussion on the convention. - The delegates of the Constitutional Convention agreed to have a country led by elected representatives. - The Great Compromise decided there would be a representation in Congress. - The great concern of those that opposed the Constitution was giving up state power to have a more powerful union. - The Federal system of government is power is shared by the Federal government and State government. The Constitution is organized into parts called articles. - Each state has 2 senators in order to balance the rights of small states and large states. - The primary work of Congress is to make laws for the country. - The execute branch does not have the power to propose new taxes. - The power of the Supreme Court's power comes from Judicial Review. - State legislators can amend the Constitution by ¾'s vote. - State powers and National powers can both raise taxes. - Trade outside the country is prohibited in a common market. - In 1788 several states would not approve the US Constitution unless there was a list of rights of the people. - On purpose of the Bill of Rights is to limit the power of the Federal Government. - The rule of law says that no one is above the law. - Freedom of the Press allows people to be informed. - The First Amendment does not protest property damage in a protest. - The requirement to obtain a protest permit is a violation of the rule of law. - Due to British Law the Right to bear arms, to quarter soldiers in your home and protection from searches and seizures were the law. They are in the Bill of Rights due to British control over the colonies. - The right to a speedy trial is in the 6th Amendment. - In order to keep a balance of power and rights, Amendments 9 and 10 were added.