Unit 4: Writing the Constitution Test Review

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What was the ⅗ Compromise for?

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To decide how slaves would be counted for representation in Congress

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What was the main outcome of the Great Compromise during the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

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It created a bicameral legislature with proportional representation in one house and equal representation in the other and settled the debate between large and small states

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What was a significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• The federal government could levy taxes to fund its operations.
• The federal government could regulate interstate commerce.
• There was no executive branch to enforce laws.
• The Articles provided for a strong national military.

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There was no executive branch to enforce laws.

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What was the Virginia Plan?

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A proposal for a strong national government with a bicameral legislature based on population.

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Federalism

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Federalism is a system of government that divides power between a central authority and regional entities.

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What is one way you can amend the U.S. Constitution?

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Propose an amendment by a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress and ratify in the state legislatures.

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What are the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution known as?

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The Bill of Rights

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What is limited government?

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A system where governmental powers are restricted by law to protect individual rights.

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What is the Separation of Powers?

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A model of governance that divides government responsibilities into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.

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What was the Third amendment of the Constitution?

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The Third Amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without consent.