Cards in this guide (16)
What is a unicameral legislature
A unicameral legislature is a type of government that only has
one house or chamber. The state of Nebraska is the only state that
has a unicameral legislature.
Which colonies where in the Second Continental Congress
What was the main purpose of the proclamation of 1763
forbid colonists from settling the west of the Appalachian
mountains.
How long did it take colonists to send a message to England or to receive a message from England
What aspects of the new state constitutions allowed people to keep a constant watch over the government
Which document was created and signed in November of 1620 because the Pilgrims took it upon themselves to create a document for self-government
Which state took four years to accept the Articles of Confederation
Which individuals were most affected by the shortcomings of the central government under the Articles of Confederation
Wealthy and influential
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Who was responsible for appointing the government of the new states formed through the Northwest Ordinance of 1787
What is an alliance of independent states that has a very weak centralized national government
In what states did the banks and creditors control the government
Under which system did England use the American colonies to supply its need for resources
Under the Connecticut Compromise who was responsible for electing members of the upper house of legislation
Who would elect members of the upper house in the bicameral legislation under the Virginia plan
the members of the lower house
According to the Northwest Ordinance each region had to create a constitution that guaranteed which form of government
Within did the authority of he confederation rest