Topic 2 Lessons 1-5 Flashcard

Topic 2 Lessons 1-5 Flashcard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What effect did the Three-Fifths Compromise have on the southern states?

Back

It gave Southern states more representation in Congress.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which English documents influenced the Framers of the Constitution? Options: Leviathon and Magna Carta, Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights, Magna Carta and Leviathon, No English documents influenced the Constitution.

Back

Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did the Great Compromise establish a two-house legislature?

Back

to fairly represent all (large and small) states

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What resulted from Shays’ Rebellion?

Back

Calls to revise the Articles of Confederation

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?

Back

to generate support for ratifying the Constitution

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many total amendments are there?

Back

27

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which is NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation? Options: no power to tax, no president, could not sell land, could not regulate trade

Back

could not sell land

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which is NOT an example of how each branch checks and balances the others? President appoints Supreme Court Justices, House of Representatives can impeach a President or federal judges, Congress can override a veto with 2/3 vote, The are all checks and balances of power

Back

The are all checks and balances of power

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