Review Unit 4

Unit 4. Experiments in Government

1. Describe what Bi-Cameral means ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

2. In New York state, what 2 bodies “checked” each other?

3. List 3 things the Articles of Confederation accomplished.

4. Why was this form of government considered weak? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

5. Describe what Shay’s rebellion was ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

6. Describe the “Great Compromise.” ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Great Compromise ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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7. Explain the issue of the 3/5ths compromise. ,[object Object]

7. Explain the issue of the 3/5ths compromise. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

8. Define: Federalism ,[object Object]

9. Explain how representative government works ,[object Object]

10. What are the 3 branches our Government is separated into? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

10. What are the 3 branches our Government is separated into? ,[object Object],[object Object]

11. How do checks and balances work? ,[object Object]

Examples: checks and balances ,[object Object],[object Object]

12. What is the elastic clause? Why was this a good idea? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

7. Through what process can our Constitution be changed? ,[object Object]

Constitution of the United States of America:

14. Describe article 1 of the constitution ,[object Object]

15. Explain what article 2 of the constitution establishes ,[object Object]

16. What does the first amendment of the constitution protect? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

9. Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

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