How did the Lowcountry and Upcountry suffer economically as a result of war?

Trade suffered, goods and livestock was taken by the British

What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

Revise the Articles of Confederation and fix its problems

What was the Up Country practice of "subsistence farming"?

Growing enough crops for survival

What was the purpose of the Great or Connecticut Compromise?

Both equal and proportional representation in Congress

What was the New Jersey Plan based on?

Equal representation in Congress

Why did Anti-Federalists fear the Constitution?

It made the central gov't too powerful

What does the word tyranny mean?

A government with an absolute ruler

What is the job of the judicial branch?

Ensure the laws are constitutional

What is the system of Checks and balances?

Each branch keeps an eye on each other for fairness in govt

In a bicameral legislature, the Upper house is the _______ and the Lower house is the _______?

Senate; House of Representatives

Which of the following was not a complaint from the people of the Upcountry?

The slaves outnumber us and will revolt

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1
How did the Lowcountry and Upcountry suffer economically as a result of war?
Trade suffered, goods and livestock was taken by the British
The Natives took most of the land back
Without protection, pirates stole their cashcrops
The Invention of the cotton gin led to despair for SC
2
What is the job of the executive branch?
Follow the laws
Enforce the laws
Make the laws
Ensure the laws are constitutional
3
What are the two pieces that make up a compound government also known as federalism?
Tyranny and a unicameral legislature
Central and State government
Legislative and Judicial Branches
House of Representatives and the Senate
4
How did the delegates resolve the issue of slavery and the population count?
Three-Fifths Compromise
Great Compromise
Connecticut Compromise
Commerce Compromise
5
Which branch of government is the President of the United States a part of?
Legislative Branch
National Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
6
_______ believed the govt would be controlled by the upper class and limit the people's rights
Republicans
Democrats
Anti Federalists
Federalists
7
The Constitutional Convention met in what city in 1787?
Boston
Columbia
Philadelphia
Charleston
8
What crop saved the day in South Carolina economy in the 1800's?
Tobacco
Indigo
Rice
Cotton
9
South Carolina became the ____ state to ratify the Constitution
9th
8th
13th
1st
10
Fill in the blanks: _______ lived in the Lowcountry of SC; _______ lived in the Upcountry of SC
Federalists; Anti Federalists
Anti Federalists; Federalists
Whigs; Democratic-Republicans
Democrats; Republicans
11
What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
Revise the Articles of Confederation and fix its problems
Settle the disagreement on the issue of slavery
Write the Constitution, the 1st governing document of the US
Create a response to unfair British taxation
12
What was the Up Country practice of "subsistence farming"?
Growing crops underground
Growing extra to trade with natives
Growing crops without aid from slaves
Growing enough crops for survival
13
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
20
10
5
11
14
What is the job of the legislative branch?
Follow the laws
Ensure the laws are constitutional
Enforce the laws
Make the laws
15
Which of the following is not a part of the Bill of Rights?
Freedom of the press
Protection against housing soldiers in civilian homes
A trial by jury with lawyer present
The right to a free education
16
What compromise did Lowcountry leaders make about the state capital?
They decided to have 2 state capitals to make everyone happy
No compromise was made, it remained in Charleston
It was moved to the Upcountry
It moved to Columbia
17
What was the purpose of the Great or Connecticut Compromise?
Loyalists remain in the USA after they pledge their loyalty
Decided the issues of the slave trade
Both equal and proportional representation in Congress
No taxes will be added to Southern cash crops
18
What was the New Jersey Plan based on?
Support from the population of the larger states
Representation based on population
Three out of five slaves counted in the representation
Equal representation in Congress
19
Why did Anti-Federalists fear the Constitution?
Slaves were given their freedom
Citizens were given too much freedom
It made the central gov't too powerful
Taxes on exports would increase
20
Which choice was not a part of the Commerce Compromise?
No tax on cash crops
Federal and state control of trade
No ban on the slave trade for 20 years
The South must industrialize
21
How many Senators represent each state?
2
1
3
The number is based on population of state
22
What plan was based on population and supported the creation of a 3 branch government?
Virginia
New Jersey
Connecticut
Philadelphia
23
How would the Low Country citizens describe the people of the Up Country?
extravagant and rich
uncivilized and simple
aggressive and evil
brilliant and holy
24
Where was South Carolina's Constitution ratification convention?
Columbia
Washington D.C.
Georgetown
Charleston
25
Which of the following words would Up Country citizens use to describe the Low Country?
Self-centered and greedy
Attractive and polite
Friendly and kind
Uneducated and simple
26
What does the word tyranny mean?
Control of trade
A government with an absolute ruler
A partnership among nations for a common goal
Divison of power between state and central government
27
What is the job of the judicial branch?
Make the laws
Enforce the laws
Follows the laws
Ensure the laws are constitutional
28
What is the system of Checks and balances?
Each branch keeps an eye on each other for fairness in govt
System that ensures the govt will maintain a balanced budget
Each branch must check its financial reports every month
All branches write checks to pay bills to pay debts
29
What is a synonym for the word commerce?
Taxes
Communicate
Trade
Subsistence
30
In a bicameral legislature, the Upper house is the _______ and the Lower house is the _______?
Electoral College; Congress
Senate; House of Representatives
House of Lords; Commons House
Central Government; State Government
31
Which of the following is not a way that the Constitution guards against tyranny?
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Totalitarianism
32
Which of the following was not a complaint from the people of the Upcountry?
The slaves outnumber us and will revolt
We do not have an equal voice in the government
The capital is too far away from us
We can only farm enough for our families to survive
33
Which branch of government does Congress (House of Representatives and The Senate) belong to?
Judicial Branch
National Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
34
What is the definition of the word ratify?
To make peace
A government with an absolute ruler like a king or dictator
To end or get rid of
To approve

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