Why did some Patriots not attend the Constitutional Convention?

They did not want a strong central government.

They were busy preparing for a war with Britain.

They believed the Articles of Confederation were perfect.

They were in favor of a monarchy.

What did the Northwest Ordinance say about slavery?

The Northwest Ordinance prohibited slavery in the Northwest Territory.

The Northwest Ordinance was silent on the issue of slavery.

The Northwest Ordinance encouraged the spread of slavery in the West.

The Northwest Ordinance allowed slavery in the Northwest Territory.

Which of the following was NOT the result of the Great Compromise?

There would be two or three top executives.

In one house the number of representatives would be based on a state’s population.

In the other house, each state would have the same number of representatives.

A two-house legislature was created.

What was the result of the compromise regarding how the president was selected?

The writers decided to have the state legislatures choose electors who in turn would select the president.

Appointment by the Supreme Court.

Direct election by popular vote.

What would a Bill of Rights do?

A Bill of Rights would would spell out and protect some basic rights.

A Bill of Rights would increase taxes on citizens.

A Bill of Rights would establish a national religion.

A Bill of Rights would limit government power.

What was the difference between the two types of powers defined in the Tenth Amendment? (choose 2)

These reserved powers belonged to the states and the people.

Delegated powers were those specifically given to the national government.

The federal government has exclusive powers, while states have no powers.

Both states and the federal government share all powers equally.

What were two proposals under the New Jersey Plan? (choose 2)

a one-house legislature where each state would have the same number of representatives

that there be two or three top executives

called for a two-house legislature

members would be chosen in proportion to each state’s population

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