Creating the US Constitution

The first written plan of government for the United States was called _______________________.

• Articles of Confederation

• The Constitutional Convention

• The Federalist Papers

• The Great Compromise

A written plan that provides the basic framework of a government.

• A Resolution

• The Fundamental Orders

• An Amendement

• A Constitution

The plan of government adopted at the Constitutional Convention that established a two-house Congress. In the House of Representatives, representation from each state is based on state population. In the Senate, each state is represented by two senators.

• The Great Compromise

• The Three-Fifths Compromise

• The Federalist Papers

• The Articles of Confederation

To formally approve a plan or an agreement. The process of approval is called ratification.

• Enlightenment

• Republic

• Ratify

• Electoral College

An agreement made at the Constitutional Convention stating that enslaved persons would be counted as three-fifths a person when determining a state's population for representation in the House of Representatives.

• The Great Compromise

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Three-Fifths Compromise

• The Federalist Papers

Which Compromise resolved how states shall be represented in the new form of government?

• Electoral College

• The Great Compromise

• The three-fifths Compromise.

People who believe in a strong national government were called?

• Anti- Federalists

• Federalists

What was a typical reason why some delegated did not sign the Constitution? (Select all that apply)

• They thought ratification would take too long.

• They believed in a strong national government.

• They believed that the Constitution weakened the states

• There was no bill of rights

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Legislative

Which branch of government is responsible for creating laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Legislative