Articles and Constitution REVIEW

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What was the number one weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

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Gave too much power to the states

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The Great Compromise was a compromise between what two groups?

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Large states and small states

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The 3/5ths Compromise settled the

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How slaves should be represented

Front

What two groups were arguing over the ratification (approval) of the Constitution?

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Federalists and the Anti-Federalists

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The establishment of the three branches of government is meant to ensure that

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no part of the government has too much power

Front

What was initially left out of the Constitution?

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Bill of Rights

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What does the principle of Checks and Balances ensure?

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That each branch can limit the power of other branches

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What do you call a change to the Constitution?

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An amendment

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Congress is called a BICAMERAL legislature because it has two:

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Houses

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Which event proved that the Articles of Confederation were too weak? Options: French and Indian War, Shay's Rebellion, American Revolution, Boston Massacre

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Shay's Rebellion