Constitution Review2

Which group supported ratification of the Constitution for a stronger central government?

• Anti-Federalists

• Federalists

The Great Compromise was between large and small states. What is the key word for this compromise?

• process

• representation

• slavery

• weak central government

The Great Compromise addressed disagreements over federal representation by —

• creating a bicameral legislature

• enumerating the powers of the central government

• giving veto power to the executive

• establishing three branches of government

Which government principle is illustrated in this diagram?

• Federalism

• Popular sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Separation of powers

Why did the Constitutional Convention agree to the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• To settle debates over the issue of counting the enslaved population for representation

• To settle debates over the issue of abolishing the importation of enslaved people

• To create a government based on the principle of federalism

• To create a government with a bicameral legislature

Why was "The Great Compromise" so important?

• It created the Senate and the House of Representatives.

• Smaller states seceded.

• Larger states had all the power in the government.

• People never argued again.

Why was "The Great Compromise" so important?

• It created the Senate and the House of Representatives.

• Smaller states seceded.

• Larger states had all the power in the government.

• People never argued again.

Which group of people wanted the Constitution to include a Bill of Rights?

• Federalists
• Anti-federalists
• Democrats
• Northerners

Which principle means the state governments and the federal government share power?

• federalism

• popular sovereignty

• limited government

• separation of powers

With which of the following ideas would Federalists most likely have agreed on?

• A Bill of Rights should be included in the Constitution

• Having a stronger central government will make the country stronger & more stable

• The 3/5th Compromise will make the country more fair and equal

• Everyone should be able to vote