Constitutional Convention

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What was the initial goal of the Constitutional Convention? Options: Revise the Articles of Confederation, Draft a new Constitution, Establish a monarchy, Disband the Union

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Revise the Articles of Confederation

Answer explanation

The initial goal of the Constitutional Convention was to revise the Articles of Confederation, not to draft a new Constitution, establish a monarchy, or disband the Union.

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What did the Virginia Plan propose?

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Representation based on population

Answer explanation

The Virginia Plan proposed representation based on population, not equal representation for all states.

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Which plan proposed a unicameral legislature?

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The New Jersey Plan

Answer explanation

The New Jersey Plan proposed a unicameral legislature, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

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What was the Great Compromise?

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A bicameral legislature with population-based representation

Answer explanation

The Great Compromise established a bicameral legislature with population-based representation, combining the Virginia and New Jersey Plans.

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How were slaves counted in terms of representation?

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As three-fifths of a person

Answer explanation

Slaves were counted as three-fifths of a person for representation purposes, as outlined in the Three-Fifths Compromise during the Constitutional Convention of 1787.

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When was the international slave trade to be banned?

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20 years after the signing

Answer explanation

The international slave trade was to be banned 20 years after the signing of the Constitution.

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What concept states that power belongs to the people?

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Popular Sovereignty

Answer explanation

Popular Sovereignty states that power belongs to the people, making it the correct concept in this context.

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Which government was the only one allowed to print money?

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Federal Government

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Federal Government because it was the only government allowed to print money, not State Governments, Both, or Neither.

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What can the President do to limit Congress?

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Veto laws

Answer explanation

The President can limit Congress by vetoing laws, which allows the President to reject legislation passed by Congress.

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Who has the power to declare war? Options: The President, The Senate, The Supreme Court, Congress

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Congress

Answer explanation

The power to declare war lies with Congress, as stated in the Constitution. The President can only deploy troops, while the Senate approves treaties and confirms appointments.