Constitution Review 2023

Which compromise established how to count enslaved persons in a state?

• Three-Fifths compromise

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• Great Compromise

Which principle established a 3 branch government?

• limited government

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• republicanism

Which historical document most influenced the the first ten amendments to the US Constitution?

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

• English Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

The Articles of Confederation created a ___

• Weak central government

• Strong central government

Which US document was created to stop a strong central government from abuse of power?

• US Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

Which states supported equal representation in Congress so that they could not over power?

• Small states

• Large states

Which states preferred proportional representation to receive greater power in Congress?

• Small states

• Large states

The Great Compromise created a ___ house legislature.

• 1 or unicameral

• 2 or bicameral

Which event was a cause to call the Constitutional Convention to convene (happen)?

• Boston Tea Party

• Shays' Rebellion

• Federalist Papers

• Battle of Yorktown

Which principle helped establish Congress (elected reps) to carry out the will of the people?

• Checks and Balances

• Republicanism

• Individual Rights

• Federalism