Representation for states in the Senate is

equal for all states, regardless of population

based on the population of each state

Representation for states in the House of Representatives is

based on the population of each state

equal for all states, regardless of population

The New Jersey Plan supported representation in Congress that was

equal for all states, regardless of population

based on the population of each state

The Virginia Plan supported representation in Congress that was

based on the population of each state

equal for all states, regardless of population

Which of the following are characteristics of the Senate (select all that apply)?

also known as the Upper House of Congress

representation is equal for all states, regardless of population

also known as the Lower House of Congress

representation is based on the population of each state

Which of the following are characteristics of the House of Representatives (select all that apply)?

also known as the Lower House of Congress

representation is based on the population of each state

also known as the Upper House of Congress

representation is equal for all states, regardless of population

What was the result of the Great Compromise?

a bicameral (two-house) legislature was established

The main job of the Legislative branch is to

enforce laws (make sure they're carried out)

interpret laws to make sure they fit within the Constitution

The main job of the Executive branch is to

enforce laws (make sure they're carried out)

interpret laws to make sure they fit within the Constitution

The main job of the Judicial branch is to

interpret laws to make sure they fit within the Constitution

enforce laws (make sure they're carried out)

Determine whether each of the following viewpoints or characteristics can be associated with the Federalists or Anti-Federalists.

Supported the Constitution & having a strong national government.

Believed strong central government was needed to maintain order & unity.

Thought national government should have more power than state governments.

Believed a Bill of Rights was unecessary because the Constitution already protected rights.

Often wealthy landowners, merchants, & professionals.

Opposed the Constitution as it was written at the Convention.

Feared a strong central government would threaten individual freedoms.

Wanted states to keep most of the power as they did in the Articles of Confederation.

Insisted on adding a Bill of Rights to protect individual rights.

Often small farmers and laborers.

Match each key feature of the Constitution with its correct definition.

Divides the powers and responsibilities of government across separate branches—legislative, executive, and judicial.

Different branches or parts of a government have powers that allow them to monitor, limit, or influence the actions of the other branches.

Power is divided between a national government and smaller regional governments (state, county, and city).

Which of the following best explains how separation of powers , checks and balances , and federalism help prevent tyranny?

They divide power among branches and levels of government so no one group becomes too powerful.

They make the government faster at passing and enforcing laws.

They allow citizens to vote on every single law directly.

They make laws the same in every state to prevent disagreements.

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