Constitutional Compromise

Front

The Senate has equal representation for each state. This benefits states with a ___________ population. Word bank: larger, smaller, northern, southern, western.

Back

smaller

Front

The Constitution counted three-fifths of the enslaved population for purposes of representation. This gave ___________ states more legislative power. Word bank: larger, smaller, northern, southern, western.

Back

southern

Front

The House of Representatives has proportional representation for each state. This benefits states with a ___________ population.

Back

larger

Front

When did the U.S. government ban the transatlantic slave trade?

Back

Twenty years after the Constitution was ratified (1808)

Front

At the Constitution, they decided that _______________ is the title of the leader of the Executive Branch.

Back

President

Front

______________ was invited to Philadelphia to lead the Convention.

Back

George Washington

Front

The Constitution is still the framework of the U.S. government.

Back

True

Front

The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution at the Constitutional Convention.

Back

False

Front

The word “slavery” does not exist in the original Constitution.

Back

True

Front

All people in the United States felt comfortable with the new, stronger government.

Back

False