New Nation Semester 1 Review

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What was the first plan of government for the 13 colonies once they decided to be independent?

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Articles of Confederation

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Which branch of the government did the Articles create?

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Congress

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What was a MAJOR problem with the Articles of Confederation? Options: the states had too much power, the government couldn't tax people, each state started printing their own money, all of these are correct

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all of these are correct

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Why did the Constitutional Convention meet?

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to revise the Articles of Confederation

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What evidence BEST shows how the framers felt about a balance between a strong government and a protection for freedoms? Options: Congress had the power to pass laws, The Articles created a firm league of friendship and a loose union, They hoped dividing the federal government into three branches was one way to limit power., The framers were concerned one branch would dominate the others.

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They hoped dividing the federal government into three branches was one way to limit power.

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True or False- The Constitution framers were only concerned with ideas about representation when recreating the government plan.

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false

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Which event pointed out the weakness of the Articles and led to the creation of the Constitution?

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Shays' Rebellion

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How did the framers make sure that there would not be a tyrant or group with too much power?

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they created 3 Branches with checks and balances

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Which branches of government can check the actions of the other branches?

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Judicial, Executive, Legislative

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Which branch consists of Congress and makes the laws?

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Legislative