Benchmark 3 Review
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- A result of the War of 1812
- a wave of nationalism swept the United States
- Shay's Rebellion demonstrated the need for what?
- a strong central governemnt
- It the 3/5 Compromise had not been added to the constitution, southern states would not have done what?
- voted for ratification
- Which political group believed we need a strong central government?
- Federalists
- What was the name of the plan that called for a bicameral (two house) legislature with 2 senators from every state?
- The Great Compromise
- Who wrote the pamphlet Common Sense that spoke out against King George?
- Thomas Paine
- Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects the freedoms of religion, speech, and press?
- First Amendment
- In a federal system of government, who shares power and authority?
- It is shared by the states and the national government
- What did the 1st president of the United States create to advise him and help him do the work of the executive branch?
- a cabinet
- How did the writers of the Constitution make sure no one branch of government could become too powerful?
- They created a system of checks and balances
- Which of the colonies was dominated by the Puritan religion?
- The New England Colonies
- What is the duty of the legislative branch of government?
- make the laws
- What is the duty of the judicial branch of governemnt?
- decide the meaning of the laws
- Francis Scott Key wrote this poem as he watche the British attack For McHenry.
- The Star Spangled Banner
- The president and cabinet make up which branch of government?
- executive