Constitutional Convention Compromises

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Why was the Constitutional Convention held in 1787? Options: a) To create the Declaration of Independence, b) To revise the Articles of Confederation, c) To discuss foreign policy, d) To draft the Bill of Rights

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To revise the Articles of Confederation

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Which issue did the "Great Compromise" address? Options: a) Representation in Congress, b) Slavery, c) States’ rights, D. The power of the president

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Representation in Congress

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What was the main purpose of the Three-Fifths Compromise? Options: a) To determine the number of senators per state, b) To address the representation of enslaved people in Congress, c) To decide how the Electoral College should operate, d) To establish the Bill of Rights

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To address the representation of enslaved people in Congress

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The debate between large and small states during the Constitutional Convention primarily concerned:

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Representation in the legislative branch

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Which principle of government prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful?

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Checks and Balances

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The Bill of Rights consists of the first:

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10 amendments

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Which of the following rights is protected by the First Amendment? a) The right to a fair trial, b) The right to own property, c) The freedom of speech, d) The right to bear arms

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The freedom of speech

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The Second Amendment protects

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The right to bear arms

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Which amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?

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Fourth

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The Third Amendment prohibits:

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The quartering of soldiers in private homes