The Constitution and Branches of Government

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What was the biggest criticism of the Articles of Confederation?

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It provided a national government that was not strong enough.

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Who is the primary author of the Constitution?

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James Madison

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What style of government do we have under the constitution?

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Republic

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What type of Congress did the Virginia Plan want to create?

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Bicameral based on population

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What type of Congress did the New Jersey Plan want to create? Options: Unicameral based on population, Unicameral based on equal vote, Bicameral based on population, Bicameral based on equal vote

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Unicameral based on equal vote

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What kind of congress was created under the Great Compromise? Options: Unicameral based on population, Unicameral based on equal vote, Bicameral with both based on population, Bicameral with one house based on population and one house based on equal vote

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Bicameral with one house based on population and one house based on equal vote

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Which idea tells us that people have the power in the government?

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Popular Sovereignty

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How many branches of government does the U.S. have today?

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3

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Which branch of government is made up of the Congress (House of Representatives and Senate)?

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Legislative Branch

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Which branch of government is made up of the President, Vice President, and Cabinet Members?

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Executive Branch