1. New Gov’t and Compromise
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Types of government
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1st U.S. Government
New Gov’t and Compromise
The Constitution 10 20 30 40 50

2. This is the power not available to those who live under a non-democratic government.
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3. This type of government is ruled by a king or a queen.
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4. Explain the difference between a limited monarchy and absolute monarchy.

5. In this type of government, voters meet in one place to make laws and decide what action to take.

6. What are the 3 purposes of government?

7. In what year was the
Magna Carta signed?

8. What was the purpose of the Magna Carta?

9. This is the legislative body of England.

10. What does the term “bicameral legislature” mean?

11. What are the 2 houses of Parliament called?

12. The United States has this form of government.

13. This was the 1st government in the United States and was established in 1781.

14. This is a loose association of states.

15. The Articles of Confederation allowed states to have this, also known as absolute power.

16. Name 3 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

17. This style of government divides power between national, state, and local institutions.

18. This was the main point of contention the delegates faced when writing the government.

19. Name the 2 plans that were proposed to solve the problem of representation.

20. Why was the Virginia Plan known as the “large state plan?”

21. Why was the New Jersey plan known as the “small state plan?”

22. This plan solved the problem of representation the delegates faced when writing the new government.

23. This is the legislative house with representation based on population.

24. This is a legislative house with representation based on equality.

25. This is the process of approving the Constitution.

26. This was added to the Constitution to convince the Anti-Federalists to ratify the Constitution.