Connecticut compromise Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

WGU C963 EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Natural Rights - ANSWER The right to life, liberty, and property; believed to be given by God; no government may take them away. State of Nature - ANSWER A theory on how people might have lived before societies came into existence. Due Process - ANSWER The requirement that government, when dealing with people, have in place a fair procedure which it equally applies to all. Social Contract - ANSWER An agreement between people and governmen...

Which region, north or south, had the most land area? South Which region was most densely populated? North Which region had the higher population of black people? South In what two southern states did the black population outnumber the white population? What assumptions could you make about these states? South Carolina and Louisiana- white people had black slaves In which regions can you find states where the female population outnumbered the male population? Name the states. North- New H...

What form of government does the US use? - ANSWER-Representative Democracy What was one of the main reasons the English colonists came to the New World? - ANSWER-Land Acquisition, religious persecution, political liberty, economic opportunity What rights are stated in the Declaration of Independence? - ANSWER-life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness What were the reasons the colonists separated from England? - ANSWER-Five reasons the American colonists separated from Britain are the ...

Honors Government Exam Questions with Correct Answers Virginia Plan - Answer-called for representation in Congress by population or by the amount of money given to the central government representative government - Answer-idea that government should serve the will of the people Connecticut Compromise - Answer-agreement that, in Congress, States be represented equallly in the Senate and by the population in the House Anti-Federalists - Answer-those for whom the Consttution represente...

Praxis 5904- History Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) Which of the following were part of the New England colonies? A. Connecticut B. Massachusetts C. New Hampshire D. All of the Above - answerD. All of the Above Which colony had the highest proportion of German settlers during the colonial period? A. Massachusetts B. Pennsylvania C. New York D. Virginia - answerB. Pennsylvania Which of the following characteristics best describes the New England colonies? A. Rich f...

U.S. Government- Unit 1 Exam Questions and Answers Rated A+ Match each key term with the correct definition. aristocracy: rule by philosopher-kings, selfless individuals who have no interest in monetary gain and rely on the producers to provide life's necessities oligarchy: rule by a small group of wealthy property owners who use their power for their own benefit tyranny: rule by a powerful leader who brings order out of chaos timocracy: rule by leaders who rise from the military to command ...

Direct democracy Citizens meet and vote directly Representative democracy (republic) Citizens choose who kake decisions Social contract theory Principle that people enter a contract with the gov Consent of the governed There are no supreme rulers, the people must approve Natural rights All people are born to have life liberty and property Common good Belief in doing for the nation's good Popular sovereignty Belief that ultimate authority is with ...

Limited Government The idea that certain restrictions should be placed on government to protect the natural rights of citizens. Natural Rights the idea that all humans are born with rights, which include the right to life, liberty, and property Social Contract An agreement between the people and their government signifying their consent to be governed Popular Sovereignty A belief that ultimate power resides in the people. The "Grand Committee" A group chosen to...

Anti-Federalists correct answers those who opposed ratification of the constitution Articles of Confederation correct answers the first governing document of the United States, replaced by the present Constitution in 1789. Bicameralism correct answers two house legislature Bill of Rights correct answers The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution Block Grants correct answers Federal grants given more or less automatically to states or communities to support broad programs in ar...

Virginia PlanCompromise written to favor larger states where representation would be based on population New Jersey Planfavored a large centralized government where each state would receive equal representation (one vote). Great Compromise (Sherman Compromise AKA Connecticut Compromise)agreement that large and small states reached during the Constitutional Convention regarding representation. Later led to Article 5 of the Constitution