Creating the Constitution 2-Issues & Decisions

Multiple Choice

Was a new government created at the Constitutional Convention?

• Yes, a new government was created.

• No, the Articles of Confederation were maintained.

• Only amendments to the existing government were proposed.

Multiple Choice

In what way did the Great Compromise reflect the principles of democracy?

•  It allowed for both majority and minority voices to be heard

• It favored a popular vote

• It eliminated the need for representation

• It created the Electoral College

Multiple Choice

What effect did the slavery compromises have on the country?

• They abolished slavery

• They led to greater unity among the states

• They increased tensions between the North and South

• They had no significant impact

Multiple Choice

Why was it important for the Supremacy Clause to be written in the Constitution?

• To ensure that state laws are always prioritized over federal laws.
• To limit the power of the federal government over the states.
• To make sure States had an equal voice in Congress

• To make sure that federal government had enough power

Multiple Choice

Which is not a principle included in the Constitution?

• federalism

• judicial review

• checks & balances

• separation of powers