Constitutional Convention

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Which of the following correctly describes the Three-Fifths Compromise? A federal law enforcing the return of fugitive slaves was passed, A portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation, The census bureau was established to help apportion representation, The election of senators was delegated to state legislatures

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A portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation

Answer explanation

The Three-Fifths Compromise allowed states to count three-fifths of their slave population for legislative representation, impacting the balance of power in Congress. This choice accurately describes the compromise.

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Why were southern delegates to the Constitutional Convention willing to accept the Three-Fifths Compromise?

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It increased the political influence of the South

Answer explanation

Southern delegates accepted the Three-Fifths Compromise because it increased their political influence by allowing them to count three-fifths of their enslaved population for representation in Congress.

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True or False? The Articles of Confederation were discarded for the Constitution?

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True

Answer explanation

True. The Articles of Confederation were replaced by the Constitution in 1789 due to their weaknesses, leading to a stronger federal government.

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Which of the following should replace the question mark in this diagram? Options: Direct democracy, Great Compromise, Checks and Balances, Missouri Compromise

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Great Compromise

Answer explanation

The Great Compromise established a bicameral legislature, balancing the needs of both large and small states. This foundational agreement is crucial in understanding the structure of the U.S. government, making it the correct choice.

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Which of the following best completes this chart? (What goes where the question mark is) Options: Representation based on state's population, Representatives appointed by executive branch, Representatives approved by judicial branch, Representation depends on a state's size in square miles

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Representation based on state's population

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Representation based on state's population' because representation in legislative bodies is typically determined by the population of each state, ensuring fair representation.

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Why did the constitutional convention agree to the 3/5ths compromise?

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To settle debates over the issue of counting the enslaved population for representation.

Answer explanation

The constitutional convention agreed to the 3/5ths compromise to settle debates over how to count the enslaved population for representation in Congress, balancing the interests of slaveholding and non-slaveholding states.

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The great compromise addressed disagreements over federal representation by -

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creating a bicameral legislature

Answer explanation

The Great Compromise resolved the conflict between large and small states by creating a bicameral legislature, which established two houses: the House of Representatives based on population and the Senate with equal representation.

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Which of the following correctly describes the 3/5ths compromise: a portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation, a federal law enforcing the return of fugitive slaves was passed, The census bureau was established to help apportion representation, The election of senators was delegated to state legislature?

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a portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation

Answer explanation

The 3/5ths compromise allowed states to count three-fifths of their slave population for legislative representation, thus influencing the distribution of seats in Congress.

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Why was it difficult for Congress to fulfill its duties under the Articles of Confederation?

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Most Congressional decisions required the approval of at least 9 states.

Answer explanation

Most Congressional decisions required the approval of at least 9 states, making it difficult for Congress to act decisively and fulfill its duties under the Articles of Confederation.

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Name the Rebellion that showed the Articles of Confederation was weak, and people lost trust in the government's ability to protect them.

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Shay's Rebellion

Answer explanation

Shay's Rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, as it demonstrated the government's inability to maintain order and protect its citizens, leading to a loss of trust in the federal authority.