Constitution and Government

Which of these were accomplishments of the government under the Articles of Confederation?

• It conducted and won the war for independence

• It created a way to divide and sell western lands

• It created the 3 branches of government

• It paid down the war debt

What were the Anti-Federalists worried about with the creation of a new Constitution?

• That states would have too much power

• That the farmers would rebel

• That states would have too little power

• A too powerful national government.

Who wanted a Bill of Rights to be added to the Constitution?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Which of these was a part of the Great Compromise?

• 3 branches of government

• 1-house legislature

• 2-house legislature

• Equal representation in the Senate

Who is considered to be the Father of the Constitution?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

3 branches of government is an example of what?

• Checks and balances

• The Bill of Rights

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

Representation in the House of Representatives is...

• Based on population

• Equal for every state

What did the 3/5 Compromise do?

• Allowed states to count all of their slaves for representation

• Gave states with large slave populations more power in Congress

• Allowed states to count 3/5 of their slave population for representation

• Allowed all states to count 3/5 of their total populations for representation

Which branch carries out the laws that are passed?

• Executive

• Legislative

• None

• Judicial

Which branch is made up of Congress?

• Judicial

• None

• Executive

• Legislative