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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhen creating the legislative branch there were two proposed plans. Which plan wanted states to have more votes based on population?Connecticut PlanNew Jersey PlanVirginia Plan3/5th's Plan
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe Great Compromise accomplished which of the following?Created a one house legislaturePostponed the conversation about slaveryAdded the Bill of RightsCreated a two house legislature
- 3. Multiple ChoiceIn what house of our national legislature, called Congress, does each state have equal representation?SenateHouse of RepresentativesGeneral AssemblyHouse of Commons
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat document replaced the Articles of Confederation and established a new national government?The Declaration of IndependenceThe ConstitutionThe Magna CartaThe English Bill of Rights
- 5. Multiple ChoiceAmericans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.strong state governmentweak governmentstrong central governmentlegslature
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat does ratification mean?To denyto ask forto demandto approve
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe Constitutional Convention was convened to...write the Treaty of Paris.get all the signers of the Declaration together to celebrate.decide who would fight Daniel Shay.improve the Articles of Confederation.
- 8. Multiple Choice-Feared a strong central government. Believed a bill of rights needed to be added to the Constitution. opponents of the Constitution. All describe-democratsanti-federalistsfederalistssmall states
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe Constitutional Convention took place-178117877761783
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe issue of enslaved people for the purpose of representation was the main issue of -Great CompromiseOne-Third CompromiseThree-Fifths CompromiseSlave Compromise
- 11. Multiple Choice
The image represents what resolution that happened at the Convention-Three Fifths CompromiseOne Quarter CompromiseSlave CompromiseGreat Compromise - 12. Multiple ChoiceThe image represents-Three-Fifths CompromiseGreat CompromiseA line at McDonaldsPeople without an Iphone
- 13. Multiple ChoiceSomeone that favored approval of the Constitution is called-FederalistAnti FederalistRepublicanDemocrat
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhy were the Articles of Confederation replaced?it created an executive branchgovernment was took weak to manage state relationsit created a powerful armyit created a judicial branch
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe Great Compromise called for a house of representatives and a Senate which is called-bicameralunicameralone camelThree camels
- 16. Multiple ChoiceSupported the Constitution. favored stronger central government. Wanted weaker state government. All describeFederalistsAnti-FederalistsdemigodsSenate
- 17. Multiple ChoiceRepresentation should be proportional based on a states population was part of theNew Jersey planVirginia planConneticut planCommerce Compromise
- 18. Multiple ChoiceRepresentation should be equal giving each state the same number of representatives was part of theNew Jersey planVirginia planConneticut planCommerce Compromise
- 19. Multiple ChoiceRepresentation should be equal and proportional in a bicameral legislature was part of theNew Jersey planVirginia planGreat CompromiseCommerce Compromise
- 20. Multiple ChoiceSlaves would partially count towards population is part of theCommerce compromiseGreat CompromiseThree-fifths CompromiseElectoral College
- 21. Multiple ChoiceTo choose the president through and indirect vote we use theCommerce compromiseGreat CompromiseThree-fifths CompromiseElectoral College
- 22. Multiple ChoiceAgreeing not to tax exports is part of theCommerce compromiseGreat CompromiseThree-fifths CompromiseElectoral College
- 23. Multiple ChoiceAgreeing not to interfere with the slave trade for 20 years is part of theCommerce compromiseGreat CompromiseThree-fifths CompromiseElectoral College
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThe Three-fifths compromise helpedprotect the economyincrease representationprotect slaveryincrease taxes
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWho is considered the "Father of the Constitution?James MadisonBenjamin FranklinThomas JeffersonPatrick Henry
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhy is the Constitution considered a "living document"?It has changed with timeIt is rewritten by each presidentIt has remained the same over the yearsIt is signed each year by members of Congress
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhy do anti-federalist want a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?to protect rights of the citizensto strengthen the power of the federal governmentto give each state an equal amount of power
- 28. Multiple ChoiceThe biggest issue between the Federalist and the Anti-Federalist wasExpanding slaveryRatification of the Constitutionvoting for the presidentchanging the boundary of the US
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWho had more power under the Articles of Confederation?Federal GovernmentState GovernmentsIndividual peopleStates with larger populations
- 30. Multiple ChoiceAmericans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.strong state governmentweak governmentstrong central governmentlegslature
- 31. Multiple Choice
The Articles of Confederation made our country _________
Strong
Weak
Powerful
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- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhat were the Articles of Confederation?The first system of government after the Revolutionwritten by Madison about the Constitutional ConventionUsed to declare Independence from England
- 33. Multiple ChoiceUnder the Articles of Confederation, the government consisted of _______________ branch of government.3214
- 34. Multiple ChoiceIn order to change (amend) the Articles of Confederation, __________ out of 13 states had to agree.9101315
- 35. Multiple ChoiceThe Northwest Ordinance provided a pathway for territories to apply for:statehoodfederal fundinginfrastructure grants
- 36. Multiple ChoiceThe Northwest Ordinance said that slavery was illegal in the Northwest Territory.TrueFalse
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhich law established qualifications for statehood?Southeast ordinanceNorthwest OrdinanceThe land LawArticles of Confederation
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhat is ratification?To CancelTo Refuse to BuyTo Accept or ApproveTo Change
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