Chapter 3

What term refers to the group of colonists that were dissatisfied with the Church of England?

Why did the colonies have little interest in joining together until the 1750s?

Why did British Parliament begin to treat the colonies as a sole unit, implementing laws such as the Tea Act, Sugar Act, and Stamp Act?

What was the main goal of the First Continental Congress?

What was established during the Second Continental Congress?

Who was made commander-in-chief of the first army among the 13 colonies in pursuit of the Revolutionary War?

What was influenced by John Locke? (Natural rights, Social Contract)

Name the first form of government in the US (established that the states retained most of their power, with collaboration among states allowed)

How were the Articles of Confederation successful?

What are some weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

What term refers to the theory that power shared between many groups produces the best outcomes in society and government?

What group (different from today) opposed rule from the British while also opposing rule by a central authority?

What group favored a stronger government?

What published work by Alexander Hamilton proposed a government that almost mirrored monarchism?

What phrase was echoed all throughout the colonies, reflecting their disdain towards being taxed without having the proper say in that government’s policies?

When was the Constitutional Convention held?

What plan, proposed by Edmund Randolph of Virginia, proposed a national government with three branches mostly decided by the legislature? (Also known as the Large States Plan)

What plan, proposed by William Patterson of New Jersey, proposed a national government in which each state has equal representation, expanding the power of Congress? (Also known as the Small States Plan)

What plan, proposed by Roger Sherman of Connecticut, signified an agreement during the Constitutional Convention that defined the legislative structure and representation each state would have under the US Constitution?

What compromise, reached on the cause of slavery, counted five slaves as an equivalent of three free persons for the purposes of taxing and representation?

When was the abolition of the slave trade agreed upon?

What model outlines institutions of the Constitution to ensure equal representation?

What term refers to the principle that each branch of government has separate and independent powers and areas of responsibility?

What term refers to the system of limits imposed by the Constitution that gives each branch of government the limited right to change or cancel acts of other branches?

What institution ensured that the President was not to be chosed by Congress, but not by a popular vote either?

Why did NC not ratify the Constitution until November 1789?

Which branch of government consists of the President and their advisors?

Which branch of government is made up of Congress (House of Reps and Senate)?

Which branch of government is overseen by the Supreme Court?

What term refers to the system of government based on the consent of its people?

What term refers to the document that outlines a list of rights to the citizens of the country?

What is the amendment process?

Why do we have so few amendments?

What amendment was proposed in Congress in 1923 to ensure full equality of women?

What kind of constitutional interpretation gives broad and open-ended meanings to constitutional provisions?

What kind of constitutional interpretation limits the government to only the powers explicitly stated in the Constitution?