Exploring the U.S. Constitution and the Great Compromise

Mrs. B Gonzalez discusses the Constitutional Convention, focusing on key issues like congressional representation, leading to the Great Compromise and the Three-Fifths Compromise. The video also covers the seven principles of government, including popular sovereignty, republicanism, and federalism, and explains the separation of powers and checks and balances in the US government.

What event made it clear that America needed to restructure its federal government?

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Declaration of Independence

• Shay's Rebellion

Which plan proposed that congressional representation should be based on population?

• The New Jersey Plan

• The Georgia Plan

• The Pennsylvania Plan

• The Virginia Plan

What was the main issue resolved by the Great Compromise?

• Taxation without representation

• The abolition of slavery

• Congressional representation

• The election of the President

How did the Three-Fifths Compromise determine the representation of slaves?

• Every five slaves were counted as three people

• Every slave was counted as one person

• Slaves were not counted at all

• Every three slaves were counted as five people

Which principle means that the government's power comes from the people?

• Popular sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Limited government

• Federalism

What does federalism in the context of the US Constitution mean?

• The people have the power to govern themselves directly

• States have all the power

• The federal government has all the power

• Power is divided between the national and state governments

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• The Legislative Branch

• The States

• The Judicial Branch

• The Executive Branch

What is the purpose of checks and balances?

• To balance the budget

• To provide checks to government employees

• To check the accuracy of government spending

• To ensure one branch of government does not become too powerful

What principle protects individual rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?

• Limited government

• Individual rights

• Federalism

• Separation of powers

How can the legislative branch override a presidential veto?

• The legislative branch cannot override a veto

• By a unanimous vote in both houses

• By a two-thirds vote in both houses

• By a simple majority vote in both houses