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Front

Which compromise created two houses of congress, one about representation and one about population?

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The Great Compromise

Front

Who would support counting slaves towards state populations?

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A southern congressman

Front

What did Shay’s Rebellion lead to? Options: Slave trade compromise, Drafting the Declaration of Independence, The Great Compromise.

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Constitutional Convention

Front

What were the problems of the Articles of Confederation?

1. The Central government had no power to tax

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1. Each state has its own militia (No National Army)

, Weak central government, no leader or executive branch to enforce laws,

1. All of the Above

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All of the Above

Front

What was the New Jersey Plan?

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Small State Plan- Representation is equal for every state

Front

Who wrote this statement? “The truth is, after all the declamations we have heard, that the Constitution is itself, in every rational sense, and to every useful purpose, A BILL OF RIGHTS.” (1788)

Back

A Federalist

Front

As a way to pass the Constitution, what was promised to Anti-Federalists in return?

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A Bill of Rights

Front

Why did the Federal/ Central government under the Constitution Have a system of Checks and Balances?

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To prevent one branch of the Federal government from becoming too powerful.

Front

If congress disagrees with a veto, what can they do?

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Override the veto with 2/3rds majority in both houses.

Front

Which power is an ENUMERATED power? Options: Declare war on foreign nations, Tax citizens, Controls educational decisions, Punish criminals

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Declare war on foreign nations