Midterm Review

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Where did the Patriots suffer through a terrible winter; lacking adequate food, clothing and shelter, but were able to survive due to the leadership of George Washington?

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Valley Forge

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Military Leader of the continental army?

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George Washington

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In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed? Options: The States, The National Government, The Continental Congress, The Legislative Branch

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The States

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The main cause for many of the rules in the Articles of Confederation was that the delegates at the Continental Congress...

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were concerned about giving the central government too much power because the King had used his power unfairly.

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The Great Compromise accomplished which of the following? Created a one house (unicameral) legislature, Postponed the conversation about slavery, Added the Bill of Rights , Created a two house (bicameral) legislature

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Created a two house (bicameral) legislature

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Which of the following branches makes laws? Executive, Legislative, Judicial, National Defense

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Legislative

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Who has the most power according to the Constitution? Options: President, Congress, Supreme Court, The people (citizens of the U.S)

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The people (citizens of the U.S)

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Which branch of the government existed under the Articles of Confederation?

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Legislative (Congress)

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The 3 branch federal government plan at the Constitutional Convention would include: A Legislative branch, A Judicial branch, and a ______

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Executive branch

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What was the alternative plan for the number of representatives in the Legislative branch introduced by Roger Sherman at the Constitution Convention, which called for two houses in the Legislative branch, one based on population (House of Representatives) and one in which every state got 2 (Senate)?

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The Great Compromise