USI.7b,c

Weaknesses in which document lead to the decision to draft the Constitution of the U.S.

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Emancipation Proclamation

How many states had to vote in favor of the Constitution for it to become law?

• 4

• 7

• 9

• 13

The Virginia Plan and New Jersey plan were both considered, but the main difference was representation in Congress. What decided how many votes each state would get in Congress?

• The 3/5s Compromise

• The Great Compromise

• The Bill of Rights

• The VA Declaration of Rights

Which house in Congress under the Great Compromise is based on population?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme House

• The Executive House

How many votes did each state get in the Senate under the Great Compromise?

• 1

• 2

• 7-10

• based on population

The US Constitution calls for 3 branches of government. Which of these is NOT one of the 3 branches?

• legislative

• judicial

• exective

• constitutional

The executive branch _______________________.

• makes the laws

• carries out and enforces the laws

• declares laws unconstitutional

the legislative branch __________________________

• makes the laws

• carries out and enforces the laws

• declares laws unconstitutional

The judicial branch __________________________.

• carries out and enforces the laws

• makes the laws

• declares laws unconstitutional

Which branch does the President belong to?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial