Creating the Constitution Flashcards

Creating the Constitution Flashcards

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Flashcard

History

11th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Michael Cook

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

Back

To revise the Articles of Confederation, which ultimately led to the creation of a new national government.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the Great Compromise?

Back

A plan that created a 3-branch government with a bicameral legislature, balancing representation for both large and small states.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?

Back

An agreement that counted three-fifths of the slave population for representation and taxation purposes.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

Back

The only Federal institution was Congress, and there was no president or national court system.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why was it hard to pass laws under the Articles of Confederation?

Back

To pass a law, 9 of 13 states needed to agree.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What principle of government does the Tenth Amendment exemplify?

Back

Federalism.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is federalism?

Back

A division of power between the national and state governments.

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