Unit 2 Origins of United States Government
Study Guide
I.
Matching: Unit 2 Origins of United States Government vocabulary terms. List of terms can be
found on the webpage. Definitions are all in the Government Glossary or in the presentation for
this unit.
II.
Multiple Choice topics: Any vocabulary term, ideas the US got from England to help form our
government, Magna Carta, Petition of Rights, Bill of Rights, reasons why colonies formed, Articles
of Confederation, Constitutional Convention, Federalists, Antifederalists
III.
Identifications: Explain the following terms, people, places or ideas and give the significance of
each.
1. Magna Carta
2. Petition of Right
3. New England Confederation
4. Albany Plan of Union
5. Federalists vs. Antifederalists
IV.
Essays: Two of the following essays will be drawn at random. Answer the questions
COMPLETELY. You will NOT be penalized for incorrect information, so write all that you know
on the question.
1.
When and how were the Articles of Confederation ratified? What type of legislative powers did it
have? What were 3 limits of power? Finally, explain 3 reasons why the Articles of Confederation did
not work.
2.
Compare and contrast the Virginia Plan to the New Jersey Plan in terms of
a. Powers of the national government
b. Executive branch
c. Legislative branch
d. Judicial brandh
Explain the Great Compromise that followed in terms of
a. Legislative branch
b. Executive branch
c. Trade
d. Slavery