U.S. Constitutional Compromises and Structures

The video explores the historical significance of Independence Hall, where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were crafted. It delves into the Constitutional Convention of 1787, highlighting the debates and compromises that shaped the U.S. government, including representation, slavery, and the creation of the Electoral College. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content and explore further resources.

What is the historical significance of Independence Hall?

• It was the location of the first U.S. Supreme Court.

• It was the site of the signing of the Magna Carta.

• It was where the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence were signed.

• It was the first capital of the United States.

What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

• To declare independence from Britain.

• To revise the Articles of Confederation.

• To elect the first President of the United States.

• To draft the Bill of Rights.

What was the Great Compromise?

• An agreement to end the Revolutionary War.

• A plan to divide power between the federal and state governments.

• A solution to the debate over congressional representation.

• A treaty with Native American tribes.

How did the Great Compromise structure the U.S. Congress?

• A single house with equal representation for all states.

• Two houses: one based on population and one with equal representation.

• A council of governors with rotating leadership.

• A parliamentary system with a prime minister.

What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• An agreement to count three-fifths of the slave population for representation.

• A decision to tax three-fifths of all imports.

• A treaty with three-fifths of the Native American tribes.

• A plan to divide the country into three-fifths for administrative purposes.

What was the Commerce Compromise?

• An agreement to allow Congress to regulate all commerce immediately.

• A decision to delay the prohibition of the slave trade until 1808.

• A plan to tax all goods equally across states.

• A treaty with European nations to increase trade.

Why was the Electoral College created?

• To ensure the President is elected by a popular vote.

• To allow the Supreme Court to have a say in presidential elections.

• To give more power to smaller states in presidential elections.

• To provide a compromise between election by Congress and by the people.

What was a concern about the Electoral College among the delegates?

• That it would be too expensive to maintain.

• That it would be influenced by provincial thinking.

• That it would not adequately separate powers.

• That it would be too democratic.

Which of the following was NOT a compromise made during the Constitutional Convention?

• The Commerce Compromise

• The Great Compromise

• The Three-Fifths Compromise

• The Bill of Rights

What was the outcome of the Constitutional Convention?

• The Bill of Rights was immediately adopted.

• The Articles of Confederation were revised.

• A completely new government was designed.

• The United States declared war on Britain.