A New Nation Assessment

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Which of the following is the first constitution of the United States? The Constitution, The Declaration of Independence, The Articles of Confederation, Common Sense

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The Articles of Confederation

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Which of the following is NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation? Each state had one vote, Congress couldn't collect taxes, Congress could not establish a national army without permission of the states., The Articles made it difficult for oppressive government to form.

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The Articles made it difficult for oppressive government to form.

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What is a Constitutional Convention?

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a meeting between state delegates to discuss plans for the federal government.

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George Washington was a representative from....

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Virginia

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Known as the "Godfather of the Constitution"

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James Madison

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The Great Compromise is

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an agreement providing bicameral legislature to the U.S.

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What are the 3 branches of government?

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Executive, Legislative, Judicial

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What preserves the states' authority and keeps the power of the central government in check?

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Federalism