Constitutional Compromises

Which of the following was NOT one of the original founding documents for America's government?

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Executive Orders

Which of the following was NOT one of the main issues up for debate during the Constitutional Convention?

• How to determine representation in Congress

• How to make the president more powerful than anyone else

• How to share powers between the states and federal govt

• How to share powers between the three branches

Which of the following were things that were agreed upon in the Great Compromise about how to set up Congress? (Mult. answers)

• There would be two houses of Congress

• Senate got 2 representatives for each state

• The three branches would not be equal

• House of Reps got number of reps based on population

• Enslaved people counted as 3/5 of person for representation

What was the main thing agreed upon in the 3/5 Compromise?

• Presidents would have 3/5 more power than other govt officials

• All people would count as 3/5 of a person in representation

• Enslaved people would count as 3/5 of a person in representation

• 3 out of 5 people would be able to vote in elections

Match the following principles of the Constitution to their correct definition.

• Checks and Balances

• • Government should have different parts that each have unique responsibilities

• Republicanism

• • Method of balancing power between branches of govt so one branch doesn’t become too powerful

• Separation of Powers

• A system of government in which the people elect leaders to govern them

Match the following principles of the Constitution to their correct definition.

• Federalism

• • Sharing of power between local govts and a national govt

• Natural Rights

• • Idea that there should be restrictions on the power of the govt

• Limited Government

• • An idea that all people are entitled to life, liberty, and property