DCP 2 Review

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What were the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?

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The Federalists were supporters of the Constitution, while the Anti-Federalists were against its ratification.

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What did the Three-Fifths Compromise determine?

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For every 5 slaves, only 3 would count towards representation & taxation.

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What was the purpose of the Great Compromise?

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To resolve the conflict between large and small states regarding representation in the United States Congress.

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What was the Articles of Confederation?

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The Articles of Confederation was the first constitution of the United States.

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Which group supported a strong central government?

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Federalists

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Which group advocated for states' rights and a weaker central government? Options: Federalists, Democrats, Anti-Federalists, Whigs

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Anti-Federalists

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Which compromise resolved the issue of how slaves would be counted for representation?

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Three-Fifths Compromise

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What replaced the Articles of Confederation as the governing document of the United States?

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Constitution

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What was the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

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To protect individual liberties and rights from the power of the government.

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What was the main argument of the Anti-Federalists during the ratification of the Constitution?

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They argued that the Constitution gave too much power to the central government and lacked protection of individual rights.