Interim US Constitution Flashcard

Front

Why were the colonies asked in February 1787 to send delegates to Philadelphia?

Back

Congress asked the delegates to work on figuring out the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

Answer explanation

In February 1787, Congress called for delegates to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, which had proven inadequate for governing the new nation, rather than discussing westward expansion or rights in the Declaration.

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Under The Great Compromise, how many members in the House of Representatives did each state get?

Back

the number is based on population

Answer explanation

Under The Great Compromise, representation in the House of Representatives is based on each state's population. This means larger states have more representatives, while smaller states have fewer.

Front

Why might Georgia have voted against the Great Compromise during the time period, based on its smaller population of free persons and large population of slaves?

Back

Georgia wanted its slave population counted towards the House and Senate representation.

Answer explanation

Georgia's large slave population meant they wanted these individuals counted for representation, as this would increase their political power in the House and Senate, influencing their vote against the Great Compromise.

Front

What were the major disagreements at the Constitutional Convention?

Back

How each state would be represented in the House and Senate

Answer explanation

The major disagreement at the Constitutional Convention centered on how each state would be represented in the House and Senate, leading to the Great Compromise, which balanced representation between large and small states.

Front

Who is given the authority to govern according to the Preamble of the United States Constitution?

Back

the People

Answer explanation

According to the Preamble of the United States Constitution, the authority to govern is derived from 'the People.' This emphasizes that the government is established for and by the citizens, making 'the People' the correct choice.

Front

What is popular sovereignty?

Back

to allow all political power come from the people

Answer explanation

Popular sovereignty means that the authority of the government is created and sustained by the consent of its people, allowing all political power to come from the people, making it the correct choice.

Front

What is the total number of amendments in the Bill of Rights?

Back

ten

Answer explanation

The Bill of Rights consists of the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, which were ratified in 1791. Therefore, the correct answer is ten.

Front

Which document limits the power of the Government?

Back

the Bill of Rights

Answer explanation

The Bill of Rights is a crucial document that limits government power by guaranteeing individual freedoms and rights, ensuring that the government cannot infringe upon them. This makes it the correct answer.

Front

Which Constitutional Amendment protects individuals against unreasonable searches and seizures?

Back

Fourth Amendment

Answer explanation

The Fourth Amendment protects individuals against unreasonable searches and seizures, ensuring privacy and security in their persons, houses, papers, and effects.

Front

Which section of the First Amendment allows people to gather and disagree with government decisions?

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Freedom of Petition

Answer explanation

The Freedom of Petition section of the First Amendment allows individuals to gather and express their disagreement with government decisions, making it the correct choice for this question.