What does a "firm league of friendship" imply for the relationship of the states?

States must unite together to protect each other for their mutual well-being

What is the role of the executive branch?

to carry out the nation's laws and policies

What was George Mason's view of individual states' bills of rights?

He felt that the states' bill of rights was not enough; a national bill of rights was needed

How was the Constitutional Convention organized?

lead by George Washington, each state had one vote

What were the differences between the North and the South over slavery?

Northern states banned slave trade; Southern states considered slavery central to their economy;

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US History Ch 7

A More Perfect Union 1777-1790

Question	Answer
After the American Revolution, most states allowed only white men who were at least ______________old to vote	21 years
Slavery was a major source of labor in the __________.	South
The delegates at the Constitutional Convention (included/did not include) Native Americans, African Americans, and women.	did not include
The first _______ articles of the Constitution describe the structure of the federal government,	three
Anti-Federalists (supported/did not support) the Constitution.	did not support
manumission	the freeing of individual enslaved persons
bicameral	having two separate lawmaking chambers
John Locke	wrote that government is based on a contract between people and the ruler
depreciate	to fall in value
Roger Sherman	proposed the Great Compromise
Which law helped stop the spread of slavery to the West?	Northwest Ordinance
The Articles of Confederation had to be approved by how many states?	13
Who was the presiding officer at the Constitutional Convention?	George Washington
Under the federal system of government, what or who is the first authority?	the Constitution
The movement that influenced the Constitution's architects was the ...	Enlightenment
The description of the "firm league of friendship? of states is a quotation from the ...	Articles of Confederation.
What does a "firm league of friendship" imply for the relationship of the states?	States must unite together to protect each other for their mutual well-being
Which uprising occurred when the petitions of the Massachusetts farmers went unanswered?	Shays's Rebellion
The English philosopher John Locke stated his belief in...	the natural rights of people
How long does the vice president hold office?	four years
What is the role of the executive branch?	to carry out the nation's laws and policies
Who has the power to create money?	the National Government
What was George Mason's view of individual states' bills of rights?	He felt that the states' bill of rights was not enough; a national bill of rights was needed
How was the Constitutional Convention organized?	lead by George Washington, each state had one vote
What were the differences between the North and the South over slavery?	Northern states banned slave trade; Southern states considered slavery central to their economy;

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