Exam #3 Review, starting on page 104…   Page 98-103: The Articles of Confederation. Why didn’t The Articles of Confederation work as a government for the new nation? Articles of Confederation (weak central government, too much power to the states), recession, Shay’s Rebellion.   Page 104-109: The Constitutional Convention. What were the major components of the Constitutional Convention? The Framers, Virginia Plan vs. New Jersey Plan, Connecticut Compromise, 3/5 Compromise, Commerce Compromise (Slave Trade).   The Bill of Rights. What is the importance of the Bill Of Rights to The Constitution and our everyday lives? Bill of Rights video and questions, federalists, anti-federalists, James Madison, civil liberties.   Page 141-142: The Amendments. How is the ability to change the Constitution important to our nation’s government? Amendments, proposal, ratification, .   Page 120-127: The Constitution. What are the Constitution’s major principles? What are the roles of the 3 branches of government? Popular sovereignty and republicanism, limited government, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances. Legislative Branch, page 123-124: Congress, senate, House of Representatives, taxes, currency, Federal Courts, declare war, maintain armed forces. Judicial Branch, page 126-127: Supreme court, judicial review, original and appellate jurisdiction. Executive Branch, page 125: The President, his 4 main roles, electoral college, veto.