WorksheetsConstitutional Compromise
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
A. Fill in the blanks. Write the term from the word bank that best completes the passages. One term will not be used. Word bank: larger, smaller, northern, southern, western. 1. The Senate has equal representation for each state. This benefits states with a ___________ population.
smaller
larger
northern
southern
A. Fill in the blanks. Write the term from the word bank that best completes the passages. One term will not be used. Word bank: larger, smaller, northern, southern, western. 2. The Constitution counted three-fifths of the enslaved population for purposes of representation. This gave ___________ states more legislative power.
southern
northern
western
larger
The House of Representatives has proportional representation for each state. This benefits states with a ___________ population.
larger
smaller
average
declining
When did the U.S. government ban the transatlantic slave trade?
At the Constitutional Convention (1787)
Twenty years after the Constitution was ratified (1808)
At the end of the Civil War (1865)
At the Constitution, they decided that _______________ is the title of the leader of the Executive Branch.
President
General
Speaker
______________ was invited to Philadelphia to lead the Convention.
Ben Franklin
James Madison
George Washington
The Constitution is still the framework of the U.S. government.
True
False
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution at the Constitutional Convention.
True
False
The word “slavery” does not exist in the original Constitution.
True
False
C. True or False? Read each statement and mark whether it is True or False. 10. All people in the United States felt comfortable with the new, stronger government.
True
False
Why is it important for government leaders to compromise?
To ensure effective governance and decision-making
To avoid making any decisions
To maintain their personal interests
To delay the legislative process
