Writing the Constitution

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The idea that the national government shares power with the state governments.

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Federalism

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Arguments for the ratification of the Constitution can be found in what historical document(s)? Options: The Articles of Confederation, The Federalist Papers, Declaration of Independence, The Bill of Rights

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The Federalist Papers

Front

How would the 3/5ths Compromise affect Virginia, the most populous slave state in 1790?

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3/5ths of the slave population would count toward determining taxation and representation.

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Based off the quote "Our country is too large to have all affairs directed by a single government." - Thomas Jefferson, what political position did Thomas Jefferson have?

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Anti-Federalism

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This was an agreement between the states that created 2 houses of Congress based on both state population and equal representation for each state -

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The Great Compromise

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This was a revolt that took place in 1786 in Massachusetts that revealed a need for a national army -

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Shay's Rebellion

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The Federalists wanted what?

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A strong central government

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The Anti-Federalists wanted what?

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A weak central government

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Which of the following represent a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Options:
Representation in Congress based on size of state,
National court system with too much power to change laws,
Absence of an executive branch to enforce laws passed by Congress

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Absence of an executive branch to enforce laws passed by Congress

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Large states at the Constitutional Convention preferred which plan?

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Virginia Plan