Constitutional Convention and the Creation of the Constitution

What was the first formal attempt at establishing an American government?

• The Magna Carta

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitutional Convention Compromise

Which two branches were not a part of the Articles of Confederation?

• The Legislative and the Executive

• The Executive and the Judiciary

• The Judiciary and the Legislative

Indians were explicitly excluded as it relates to representation and taxation for the states.

• True

• False

Explain the idea of the 'Three-Fifth Compromise.'

Federalists took the position that ________________________ while antifederalists took the position that _____________________ .

• a weak central government would allow the country to be independent...a strong central government would hinder economic development.

• a strong state government could not protect the rights of the people ..... a strong national government would trample on the rights of the people.

• a strong central government would not be responsive to the needs of the people.... a strong state government would protect the interest of the people.

• a strong state government would be address the needs of the people .... a weak central government would allow slavery to continue.