Social Studies: Chapter 10 Study Guide- The Government

CH. 10 Test

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What is the federal system?
A system that divided powers between the states and the federal government.
What are the separation of powers?
It is to give equal rights to each of the 3 branches of government .
What is an ordinance?
A statute or regulation, especially one enacted by a city government.
What is a bill?
A proposed law under consideration by a legislature.
What is an arsenal?
A weapon storehouse.
What is a compromise?
A negotiation between two parties in which each party gives something up to reach an agreement.
What is a veto?
A constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body: "a veto over appointments to key posts".
What does it mean to impeach?
To charge a public official
What are checks and balances?
Division and allocation of the powers of government between its various branches
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to a legal or statutory document
What is justice?
The quality of being fair and reasonable.
What is the Articles of Confederation?
The Articles of Confederation was the original binding document of the United States and served as the supreme law of the land from March 1, 1781 until the ratification of the United States Constitution (on June 21, 1788).

Why didn't the Articles of Confederation work?
They did not work because they gave the federal government little power and gave the states too much power. The states acted as separate nations, yet still expected the federal government to handle everything. For example: the federal government was expected to pay the army, but had no means to do so.
What happened in Shays' Rebellion?
Shays' anger began to fume during the postwar depression because the Massachusetts legislature denied the demands of farmers for paper money that would have prevented foreclosure on their lands. So many farmers began to lose their farms and all that they had. Shays was hit hard by the impact of the depression on not only himself, but seeing the effects that it had on his friends and family of the community. His response? Rebel and force the government to help out the people in the country for whom he had just risked his life. Shays took action immediately. He took charge of the insurgents at Springfield and forced the Supreme Court to adjourn. With these troops, he led a surprise attack on the government in January 1787. The government was shocked by not only his efforts, but also the support behind his efforts.
Why was Shay's Rebellion important?
Shay's rebellion was important because it showed that the central government was very weak and showed that there were too high taxes and heavy debts.