Checkpoint 7: The US Constitution

Front

Under the U.S. Constitution, who has the most power in the United States?

Back

citizens

Front

What is one of the main ways U.S. citizens exercise their power?

Back

by voting

Front

Which statement correctly describes the relationship between the people and the government in the United States?

Back

People decide which rights the government should have.

Front

Which term describes the government structure?

Back

federal system

Front

Large states wanted representation to be _______ .

Back

based on population

Front

Small states wanted representation to be ________ .

Back

equal for all states

Front

Northern states wanted slaves __________ toward representation.

Back

not to count

Front

Southern states wanted slaves __________ toward representation.

Back

to count

Front

The debate between large states and small states was resolved by the __________ .

Back

Great Compromise

Front

The debate between northern states and southern states about slavery was known as __________ .

Back

Three-Fifths Compromise