USHC 1.4-1.7 Vocab Part 1

Believed in weaker central govt, more power to states. Supporters= rural areas, agricultural workers & led by TJ

Which of these events showed that the AOC was an ineffective government?

Constitution gives government some leeway to do things not stated in document if necessary AND party that held this view

Which of these plans was the one that included bicameral legislature, both houses based on state population

At the Constitutional Convention, this compromise set up the legislative branch

Government of the USA in effect from 1789 to present day

Why did Shays Rebellion expose that the AOC was not working?

Compromise @ Constitutional Convention. Slaves would count 3/5 of person in terms of population

Government of USA that was in effect from 1777-1789

Believed in strong federal govt & Constitution. Supporters= business, urban areas. Led by Hamilton

Fundamental issue (which led to eventual failure) with the Articles of Confederation government

How many Articles are in the US Constitution?

If a state law and federal law conflict, the state law overrides the federal law

Compromise that set up legislature. 1 house based on population, 1 house= 2 senators per state

Plan @ Constitutional Convention. Bicameral legislature. Both houses based on state population

This plan was supported by small states, included a unicameral legislature, equal rep. regardless of state population

Commander of US Continental Army. 1st POTUS

What are the Articles?

Slave trade would continue for 20 years- Congress will impose regulations after that time

Plan @ Constitutional Convention. Unicameral legislature. One state, one vote.

1st government of USA. Failed b/c national govt didn't have enough power, states had too much

What are Amendments?

Uprising that was 1st test to federal govt under Constitution and showed new govt could maintain authority/security

Written by Hamilton, Jay, and Madison to convince NY legislature to ratify the Constitution

There are no loopholes in Constitution- you have to follow exactly what the document says AND party that held this view

Body of national laws for the U.S. Provides framework for government