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1) Under the Articles of Confederation, which power did the government lack? settling disputes between states, declaring war, regulating commerce, negotiating with foreign countries
2)Which idea came from the Mayflower Compact? right to a trial by jury, self-government, freedom to carry arms, freedom from unlawful searches
3) what was the solution proposed by the New Jersey Plan?
Each state would have equal power by having one representative each in Congress.
The government would have two branches of Congress, one based on state population and the other on an equal number of representatives. Each state's representation would be based on its population. Each enslaved person would represent three-fifths of a person in a state's population.
4) What was the Federalist view on people's rights and the Constitution?
The Constitution had checks and balances that would ensure the government would be limited in its power. The Constitution had checks and balances on government but did little to protect the rights of citizens. The Constitution had few checks on the executive branch, which would lead to the creation of a king. The Constitution had checks and balances that gave too many rights to common people.
5) Why were Brutus and other Anti-Federalists concerned about the Constitution?
The United States was too small to have a strong federal government.
The government would be too agreeable and get things done without proper debate.
The government was set up to favor larger states over smaller states. The government could raise armies during peace and limit people's rights.
6)Which principle of government is the idea that the government gets its power from the people?
judicial review, separation of powers, checks and balances, popular sovereignty
7) How can Congress keep the president from vetoing a bill?
They can let citizens vote on the bill. They can get the vice president to sign it. They can override the veto with a two-thirds vote in favor of the bill. They can sign it in a conference committee.
8)What is a responsibility of the judicial branch?
confirming appointments, carrying out laws, signing bills into law, settling disagreements about the law
9) What is an economic function of the U.S. government as part of the market economy?
pushing for more externalities, setting the price for all goods and services, dividing up the money it receives, stopping competition among businesses
10) Which statement about rights of U.S. citizens is false?
Citizens are assumed innocent of a crime until there is proof. Citizens can get jobs working for the government. Citizens can force others to adopt a religion. Citizens can protest against the government.