Unit 1 REVIEW AP GOV

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Which of the following concepts did the ratification of the Constitution in 1788 most clearly commit to?
The idea of direct democracy, The principle of limited government, The abolition of slavery, The need to protect the rights of the accused

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The principle of limited government

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What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

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To make changes to the Articles of Confederation

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How many delegates attended the Constitutional Convention?

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55

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What did the Three-Fifths Compromise say?

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For every 5 slaves, 3 would be counted.

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What were the men who represented their states called? Options: Senators, Congressmen, Delegates, Speakers

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Delegates

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What did the Federalists want? Options: States to govern themselves, To be governed by England, A strong federal government, A new leader for the House of Representatives

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A strong federal government

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What did Anti-Federalists believe? Options: States to have power to govern themselves, No state government, only Federal, Less power for the states, more for the national government, A strong central government for the US

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States to have power to govern themselves

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The _______________ Plan proposed a strong federal government with two branches.

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Virginia

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Which plan wanted states to have more votes based on population? Options: Connecticut Plan, New Jersey Plan, Virginia Plan, 3/5th's Plan

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Virginia Plan

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Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.

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strong central government