Topic 2 pt 1

Question 1

Constitution

Answer 1

A detailed written plan for government

Question 2

In 1776, what did New Hampshire do?

Answer 2

Was the first colony to adopt a constitution

Question 3

The New states established 3 branches of government, what were they?

Answer 3

Executive, Legislative, and Judicial

Question 4

What did the Articles of Confederation become?

Answer 4

The first constitution of the U.S.

Question 5

What did all 13 states do by 1781?

Answer 5

They all approved the Articles

Question 6

What were the weaknesses of the Articles?

Answer 6

• Congress couldn’t pass a law unless 9 states voted on it.
• The Articles couldn’t be amended unless all 13 states agreed.
• Could not tax
• Couldn’t make rules about trade
  -No national courts or permanent army.

Question 7

Revise

Answer 7

Improve

Question 8

Federalists

Answer 8

Supported the constitution

Question 9

Federalism

Answer 9

Power is divided between national government and the states

Question 10

Anti-federalists

Answer 10

Against the constitution

Question 11

what did the Three-Fifths Compromise do?

Answer 11

It stated every 5 enslaved persons counted as 3 persons for representation in Congress and for taxes.

Question 12

What was the 9th state to ratify the constitution?

Answer 12

New Hampshire

Question 13

What happened in 1787 in Philadelphia?

Answer 13

Delegates from 12 of the 13 states met.

Question 14

How many attended The Constitutional Convention in Independence Hall?

Answer 14

55 men

Question 15

Who was the oldest at the convention and how old were they?

Answer 15

Benjamin Franklin, 81

Question 16

Who led the meeting at the Constitutional Convention?

Answer 16

George Washington

Question 17

Who is considered to be the father of the constitution?

Answer 17

James Madison

Question 18

Compromise

Answer 18

An agreement with each side giving up something