Constitutional Compromises / Principles Review

The Great Compromise was an agreement between which two sides.

• New States and British States
• Northern States and Southern States
• Small States and Large States
• Rich and Poor Citizens

The Three Fifths Compromise was a permanent solution to the issue of slavery.  True or False

• True. Slavery was never an issue again in the United States.
• False.  The 3/5 Compromise only delayed the issue of Slavery for a few years.

Three-Fifths Compromise, a compromise between Southern and Northern states, stated 3/5 of slave population would be counted as 1 person for purpose of distribution of taxes and ...

• number of representatives in the US House of Reps
• the end of slavery in all states.
• soldiers that would fight in the next war.
• None of the above

What was the most important goal of the Federalists?

• To ensure a strong military from every state.
• To make sure there was a strong central government to handle issues like Shays' rebellion.
• To develop a Bill of Rights that would protect all citizens.
• To put an end to the institution of slavery.

Which constitutional principle is explaned by the belief that in order to limit power of a central government, the power should be shared between states and federal goverment?

• Checks and Balances
• Seperation of Power
• Popular Sovereignty
• Federalism

Which Branch is responsible for appointing new Supreme Court justices?

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judical
• None of the Above

Which Branch determines if a law is constitutional?

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judical
• None of the above.

Which compromise was put in place because the Anti-Federalists wanted to assure that the individual rights of the citizens would be protected?

• Great Compromise
• 3/5 Compromise
• Bill of Rights
• Constitutional Compromise

Which is a true Checks and Balance?

• The Supreme Court can impeach the President?
• The Congress can judge if a law is constitutional.
• The President can veto a law passed by Congress.
• The President can make state laws.

Check the statement that is not true about The Virgina Plan.

• This proposal suggested a bicameral  (two houses) Congress.
• Was a firm supporter of small states, one state one = one vote.
• The Virginia Plan was supported by the larger states that had greater populations.
• This plan was based on proportional representation.