Question

unit 3: constitution(s) study guide due thursday 9/18/25
directions: hand this paper to a trusted adult. if you can correctly define each vocabulary word from memory, have them sign in the space provided.
vocabulary word,to earn a signature, the student must recite the following definition,adult signature
constitution,a document that establishes the duties of government and the rights of the citizens,
articles of confederation,first u.s. government; weak central authority.,
land ordinance of 1785,surveyed western lands, creating towns and encouraging migration; reserved land for schools,
northwest ordinance of 1787,organized the northwest territory; banned slavery; created a process for adding new states to the usa.,
shay’s rebellion,farmers’ revolt showing weakness of the articles of confederation,
central government,national authority (federal government),
the great compromise,created a bicameral legislature (senate and house of representatives),
limited government,check and balances; dividing federal power into three branches (legislative, judicial, and executive),
3/5th compromise,counted enslaved persons as partial representation, increasing voting power in the southern states.,
federalist,supported the constitution; wanted strong national government,
anti - federalist,opposed the constitution; demanded the bill of rights,
the federalist papers,essays defending constitution; encouraged ratification,
bill of rights,first ten amendments guaranteeing individual freedoms,
directions: complete the chart below, there are at least three (3) answers for each box!
strengths of the a.o.c.,weaknesses of the a.o.c.

Explanation:

This is a study - guide for terms related to the U.S. Constitution and early American government. It provides definitions for key vocabulary words in the context of American political history, such as the Constitution, Articles of Confederation, and various compromises and events that shaped the early U.S. government.

Answer:

No specific question was asked. But to complete the last part of the guide:
Strengths of the A.O.C. (Articles of Confederation):

1. It united the 13 original states.
2. It allowed the states to maintain a certain level of sovereignty.
3. It established the U.S. as an independent nation - states confederation on the international stage.

Weaknesses of the A.O.C.:

1. Weak central government with no power to tax.
2. Inability to regulate interstate and foreign commerce effectively.
3. Lack of a strong executive to enforce laws.