2/3 Warm Up

Which is NOT a reason for the growth of representative government in the colonies?

• The distance between the British and the colonies

• The colonies wanted to start the American Revolution

• The king usually let the colonies run themselves

What was so important about the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?

• It was the first law-making body

• It was the first social contract

• It was the first written constitution in the colonies

Which amendment would Anne Hutchinson, Roger Williams, and William Penn support?

• 1st amendment

• 4th amendment

• 10th amendment

The president has the power to veto laws, but congress who writes laws can overrule the president. This is an example of which principle of government?

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

• Individual Rights

The 9th amendment says “powers not reserved by the government are given to the people”. This is an example of which principle of government?

• Separation of Powers

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

The Great Compromise was a combination of:

• The Virginia and New Jersey Plan

• The Articles of Confederation and the Bill of Rights

• The 3/5ths Compromise and the Fugitive Slave Act

Who came up with the Great Compromise?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Mason

• Roger Sherman

Which congressional representation plan was based on equal representation?

• New Jersey Plan

• Virginia Plan

• Pennsylvania Plan

How many representatives would states get under the New Jersey plan?

• 1

• 2

• 3

Which was NOT a condition of the 3/5ths Compromise?

• Taxes would have to be paid on 3 of every 5 slaves

• $10 had to be paid for every imported slave

• Slavery would have to be abolished after 100 years