Constitution Test Review

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Which term is defined as a government in which citizens rule through elected representatives?

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Constitutional Republic

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People such as Patrick Henry were opposed to the new constitution because they believed it would...

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give the federal government more power than the states

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What document would be added to the Constitution to protect civil liberties? Options: Magna Carta, Northwest Ordinance, 3/5ths Compromise, Bill of Rights

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Bill of Rights

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Which group did not want the Constitution ratified? Options: Federalists, Anti-Federalists, Whigs, Free-Soilers

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Anti-Federalists

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What was the purpose of a Bill of Rights?

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To protect citizens rights

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Why did Federalists want the Constitution ratified?

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To give the federal government more power.

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What was one of the results of the Great Compromise? Options: The creation of a unicameral legislature, The creation of a bicameral legislature, The right to draft into the army, The right to print currency for each state

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The creation of a bicameral legislature

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What issue proved the federal government had no power under The Articles of Confederation? Options: Boston Tea Party, Boston Massacre, Shay's Rebellion, Great Compromise

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Shay's Rebellion

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What was the main issue that divided the states when deciding on a new government? Options: representation, taxation, trading, voting

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representation

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What compromise allowed for taxing to be influenced by slave populations?

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The 3/5ths Compromise