Social Studies(57
questions and
answers)
Quakers - answer original settlers in PA
favored religious freedom and acceptance of
diverse cultures
closed primary election - answer only voters
registered for a party vote for that party
PA does this for the nomination of candidates for
political office
Articles of Confederation - answer 1st
Constitution of the U.S. 1781-1788 (weaknesses-no
executive, no judicial, no power to tax, no power to
regulate trade, congress cannot raise an army or
collect taxes)
, Congress can
-declare war
-appoint military officers
-sign treaties
-make alliances
-appoint foreign ambassadors
-manage relations with Indians
Constitution - answer A document which spells
out the principles by which a government runs and
the fundamental laws that govern a society
Federalists - answer supporters of the
Constitution
Anti-Federalists - answer people who opposed the
Constitution and worried it would weaken the
power of the states
Bill of Rights - answer The first ten amendments
to the Constitution
Spells out American's rights in relation to their
government and protects individuals from unfair
actions by federal government