US Constitution

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What year was the US Constitution written?

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1787

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Where did the founding fathers write the Constitution?

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Philadelphia

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These states wanted representation based on population.

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Large states

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These states wanted equal representation.

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Small states

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A two house government body.

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bicameral

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An agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions (cooperation)

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compromise

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Every 5 enslaved people would count as 3 free persons for determining representation and taxes.

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3/5 compromise

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Which of the following best describes the Great Compromise?

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created a bicameral legislature

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Which of the following best describes the legislative branch?

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makes laws and is outlined in Article I

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Which of the following best describes the executive branch?

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carries out laws and is outlined in Article II