Unit 2 Week 1 Who Wrote the U.S. Constitution?

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What is equal representation?

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Equal representation means that each state has the same number of votes, regardless of its population.

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What is proportional representation?

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Proportional representation means that the number of votes a state has is based on its population.

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What was the purpose of the Great Compromise?

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The Great Compromise created a bicameral legislature with one house having proportional representation and the other having equal representation.

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Why was the government divided into three parts?

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The government was divided into three parts to ensure that no one part would have too much power.

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What was Shay's Rebellion?

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Shay's Rebellion was an uprising led by farmers protesting against high taxes and economic injustices.

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What did Shay's Rebellion demonstrate about the government?

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Shay's Rebellion showed that the government was not effective in dealing with economic issues.

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What is the significance of the U.S. Constitution?

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The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land that outlines the framework of the government.

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What does it mean to ratify a document?

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To ratify a document means to formally approve it.

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Who were the Federalists?

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Federalists were supporters of the Constitution who believed in a strong national government.

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Who were the Anti-Federalists?

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Anti-Federalists were opponents of the Constitution who feared a strong national government.