Forming a New Nation Test

Front

What was the long-term effect of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

Back

Territories eventually became states.

Front

Why is James Madison known as the “Father of the Constitution”?

Back

He wrote the first draft of the Constitution.

Front

What did the Great Compromise decide?

Back

representation in Congress

Front

What was the greatest concern of the opponents to the Constitution?

Back

giving up state power to form a stronger Union

Front

Which of these describes a federal system of government like that described in the U.S. Constitution? Options: Government is run by one political party., A single leader makes all of the government decisions., Individual states have power over the national government., Power is shared by the national and state governments.

Back

Power is shared by the national and state governments.

Front

How is the Constitution organized?

Back

into parts called articles

Front

Why does each state have two senators?

Back

to balance the rights of large and small states

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What is the primary work of Congress?

Back

to make laws for the country

Front

All of these are duties of the executive branch except: negotiating treaties, carrying out the laws, proposing new taxes, nominating federal judges.

Back

proposing new taxes.

Front

What name is given to the Supreme Court’s power to declare a law unconstitutional?

Back

judicial review