Just What is a Constitution

What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• A law to count slaves as full citizens

• A compromise to count slaves as three-fifths of a person for representation

• A rule to give slaves voting rights

• A decision to abolish slavery.

The Three-Fifths Compromise was included in which article and section of the Constitution?

• A) Article I, Section 2

• B) Article II, Section 3

• C) Article III, Section 1

• D) Article IV, Section 4

What is not included in a good constitution according to the text?

• A) Everyday laws

• B) Basic government plan

• C) Peaceful living

• D) Representation

The Three-Fifths Compromise was seen as a partial victory by those who ________.

• supported slavery

• opposed slavery

• wanted more representation

• wanted less representation

The Constitution is made up of ________.

• superlaws

• temporary rules

• everyday laws

• suggestions

The Convention officially adopted the name ___.

• United Kingdom

• United States of America

• United Nations

• United Republic

The delegates agreed to a three-part government with legislative, executive, and ___.

• Judicial

• Financial

• Educational

• Cultural

In the United States, the judiciary goes from town courts all the way to the ___.

• District Court

• Supreme Court

• High Court

• Federal Court

What power was Congress given that is considered important?

• Declare war

• Impeach the president

• Impose taxes

• Appoint judges.

How many times did they vote before agreeing on a way to select a president?

• 10 times

• 20 times

• 60 times

• 100 times