Creating The Constitution

Why did Congress not want a strong, central government?

• Congress wanted to protect states rights

• Congress wanted to avoid a tyrannical government

• Congress wanted to protect parliament

• Congress intended a strong central government

What was a major flaw of the Articles of Confederation?

• The Articles of Confederation could not declare war.

• The Articles of Confederation did not have a representative government.

• The Articles of Confederation did not allow Congress to tax people.

• The Articles of Confederation did not have the enforce trade legislations.

What event reflected the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• Daniel Shay's rebellion and the lack of a strong central military force.

• The division of states and federal perspectives during the Civil War.

• The negligence of Congress involvement.

• The beginning of the War of 1812.

What is The Great Compromise?

• Representation based on a states population.

• Representation based on equality.

• Representation based on nomination.

• Representation based on appointment.

Although delegates had many disputes, they agreed on the following

• An executive branch to enforce laws.

• A monarchial branch to rule the nation.

• A legislative branch to create laws.

• A judicial branch to interpret laws.

According to the 3/5ths Compromise

• Population was allowed to move west of the Mississippi.

• Enslaved people would count as 3/5ths of the overall population towards representations

• 3/5ths of the Native Population was displaced.

• 3/5ths of a farmers salary would be taxed.

The Electoral College is responsible for

• Electing the Speaker of the House

• Electing the Vice President

• Electing the President

• Electing the Prime Minister

Supported of the Constitution are often referred as

• Constituents

• Parliaments

• Federalists

• Socialists

Those opposed to the Constitution were known as

• Federalists

• Socialists

• Anti-Communists

• Anti-Federalists

In order for the Constitution to be ratified or approved

• All congress members must sign it.

• All members of the Executive Branch must sign it.

• The Judicial Branch must interpret and approve it.

• 9 out of the 13 states must vote and approve it.