Topic 2: A Constitution for the United States

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The following were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT...

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Congress could not issue currency

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After declaring independence, state constitutions sought to reflect principles set forth in the...

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Declaration of Independence

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This person is often referred to as the "Father of the Constitution."

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James Madison

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The Great Compromise resolved the issue of ______________between the small and large states.

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representation

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The 3/5ths Compromise resolved the issue of counting slaves for what two purposes?

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representation/taxation

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The Federalist Papers were a series of essays written to...

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support the Constitution

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Why did Northern states object to including enslaved people in population counts?

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It would give some Southern states more representatives in Congress.

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The most important power of Judicial Branch (the Supreme Court) is to...

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judge if laws follow or violate the Constitution

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The Antifederalists were against ratifying the Constitution because it...

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did not have a Bill of Rights

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Which is NOT a goal listed in the Preamble to the Constitution? Options: Form a more perfect union, Establish justice, Promote the general welfare, Separation of powers

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Separation of powers