Constitutional Convention & Some Principles

Which compromise decided how slaves would be counted for purposes of representation?

• Slave Trade Compromise
• Constitutional Convention Compromise
• Three-Fifths Compromise
• Great Compromise

Which compromise decided how representation would be decided in the legislature?

• Slave Trade Compromise
• Constitutional Convention Compromise
• Three-Fifths Compromise
• Great Compromise

The original plan at the Constitutional Convention was to...

• amend the Articles of Confederation.
• shut down the U.S. government.
• create the U.S. Constitution. 
• create a U.S. army.

Who was the power to declare laws unconstitutional?

• Judicial Branch
• Executive Branch
• Legislative Branch

Who has the power to impeach the president?

• Judicial Branch
• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch

Who has the power to veto bills?

• Executive Branch
• Legislative Branch
• Judicial Branch

Which branch has the Supreme Court?

• Judicial Branch
• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch

How is representation decided in the senate?

• by population
• by how much the candidate wants the position
• by electoral college
• each state gets 2 representatives

How is representation decided in the House of Representatives?

• each state gets 2 representatives
• by how much the candidate wants the position
• by population
• by electoral college

Name the principle of government: Each branch of government makes sure the other branches do not become too powerful. 

• separation of powers
• federalism 
• checks and balances
• popular sovereignty