The Creation of the Constitution

On what exact date did we declare our independence?

• July 4, 1775
• July 4, 1777
• July 4, 1776
• June 4, 1776

What did the North say about counting the enslaved population (slaves)?

• The North believed that YES they should be counted.
• The North believed they SHOULD NOT be counted because they were considered property.
• The North believed that YES they should be counted to have more rights.
• The North believed that they should NOT be counted for not having an education.

Who drafted the first version of the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams
• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• Rey George III

What is the “3/5s Compromise?”

• Each slave will count as 3 people for Representation.
• Each slave will count as 3/5s of a person for the Senate.
• Each slave will count as 3 people for the Senate.
• Each slave will count as 3/5s of a person for Representation.

One weakness of the Articles of Confederation is ______.

• Congress could not declare war
• Congress could not make laws
• Congress could not tax the people (impose taxes)
• Congress could not spend money

What plan favored small states?

• The "Small State's Plan"
• The "Virginia Plan"
• The "New Jersey Plan"
• The "US Plan"

What does this map show us?

• The Presidential System
• The Government System
• The Electoral College
• The Presidential College

What are the numbers called on this map?

• Presidential Votes
• Governmental Votes
• Electoral Votes
• Constitutional Votes

This map is used to elect the (a)   .

• Governor
• President
• Congress
• Senate

What plan favored the large states?

• The "Large State's Plan"
• The "Virginia Plan"
• The "New Jersey Plan"
• The "US Plan"