American Government Unit 1 1st block

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Those who supported the ratification of the Constitution and the federal system of government

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Federalists

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Called for a bicameral legislature with one house having equal representation for the states and the other house having representation based on population; it merged the VA and NJ Plans

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Great Compromise

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The first United States Constitution, a very weak document that limited the power of the Congress (Legislature) by giving the States the final authority over all decisions.

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Articles of Confederation

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Compromise between Northern & Southern states at the Constitutional Convention that said a portion of the slave population would be counted for determining taxation as well as representation in the House of Representatives

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3/5 Compromise

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John Locke's philosophy was created on unalienable natural rights which are

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Life, Liberty, and Property

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In what form of government does one individual hold unlimited power?

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Autocracy

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What is a check the president has over the legislative branch? Options: Nominates judges, Declares laws unconstitutional, Vetoes Laws, Impeaches Officials

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Vetoes Laws

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Which compromise from the Philadelphia Convention dealt with how slaves would be counted in the census to determine representation in Congress?

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3/5ths Compromise

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Which philosopher had the most influence on the Declaration of Independence?

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Locke

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The First Amendment protects all of the following freedoms EXCEPT: Peaceful Assembly, Speech, Religion

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Bear Arms