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1. What freedoms did American colonists possess as British subjects prior to the Declaration of Independence ? (Pg.63)

2. Explain the underlying principles of the Declaration of Independence (rooted in the writings of Locke) ? (Pg.66)

A) natural rights

B) Social Contract theory

3. What were four major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation ? (Pgs.69-70)

A)

B)

C)

D)

4. Explain the impact of Shays' Rebellion ? (pgs.70-71)

5. Explain the main differences between The Virginia Plan and The New Jersey Plan (pgs.72-74)

A) Virginia Plan

B) New Jersey Plan

6. Why is James Madison called the "Father of the Constitution" ? (Pg.74)

7. What were the key elements of The Great Compromise (pgs.75-76)

8. Explain the basic principles behind each of the following: (Pgs.77-79)

A) Republicanism (Aristotle)

B) Federalism (Constitutional Convention - 1787)

C) Separation of Powers (Montesquieu)

D) Checks and Balances (Bolingstoke and Blackstone)

9. How was the slavery issue temporarily "resolved" ? (pgs.84-85)

10. What was the purpose of publishing the Federalist Papers ? (Pgs.86-87)

11. Why was Alexander Hamilton opposed to adding a Bill of Rights to the Constitution ? (Pg.89)

12. What was the main argument of the Anti-Federalists ? (pgs.86-87)

13. Explain the main idea behind:

Federalist #10 (pg.87)

Federalist #51 (pg.87)

14. Which branch of the government did the framers intend to be the strongest ? ((Pg.94)

Identify: (pgs.80-82)

Article I: The Legislative Article. Articulates the principle of .....

Article II: The Executive Article. Establishes the...

Article III: The Judicial Article. Established the...

necessary and proper clause (implied powers)

judicial review