The Constitution was eventually adopted after the Anti-Federalists agreed to the inclusion of--

amendments protecting individual rights

Which of these is an example of the system of checks and balances?

The president can veto bills passed by Congress

How did the Northwest Ordinance allow for orderly expansion of the US?

provided for establishing territories and creating states

Patrick Henry was an Anti-Federalist because he believed that under it--

states would surrender to much power to the federal gov't.

The main worry for Anti-Federalists and ratification was...

Constitution failed to protect individual civil rights

The writers of the Federalist Papers would most likely agree with which argument?

stronger central government = stability and prosperity

Which of the following is the best title for the information above?

Constitutional Amendment Process

The diagram shows the compromise that helped guarantee Constitutional ratification by-

providing a large and small state plan of representation

Which of the following correctly describes the 3/5 Compromise?

part of the slave population was counted for representation.

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1
In 1787 many delegates opposed ratification of the Constitution because of its failure to -
establish a foreign-trade policy
eliminate slavery
reduce states' taxes
include a bill of rights
2
Why did the Articles of Confederation not solve the nations economic problems?
had no power to levy taxes
was unable to secure foreign aid
was feuding with the judicial branch
had to fund a large national army
3
The Constitution was eventually adopted after the Anti-Federalists agreed to the inclusion of--
a list of grievances
amendments protecting individual rights
provisions for freeing enslaved people
term limits for the chief executive
4
Which of these is an example of the system of checks and balances?
Governors can pardon federal prisoners
The Supreme Court can impeach Senators
Congress can regulate industry
The president can veto bills passed by Congress
5
How did the Northwest Ordinance allow for orderly expansion of the US?
provided policies to acquire Indian territory
provided a review process for laws in new territories
gave the President power to buy additional territories
provided for establishing territories and creating states
6
Which of the following should replace the question mark in this diagram?
Great Compromise
Checks and Balances
Direct democracy
Missouri Compromise
7
Which document is the focus of this information?
The Mayflower Compact
The Articles of Confederation
The Declaration of Independence
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
8
Which speaker is in favor of ratifying the Constitution?
Speaker 3
Speaker 4
Speaker 1
Speaker 2
9
Which of the following was a result of the Great Compromise?
A supreme court
An amendment process
An electoral college
A bicameral legislature
10
Which of the following documents created the first US national government?
Articles of Confederation
Olive Branch Petition
Declaration of Rights and Grievances
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
11
Patrick Henry was an Anti-Federalist because he believed that under it--
courts could not hold federal officials accountable
alliances could not be formed with other countries.
individuals would have to much power over the fed. gov't.
states would surrender to much power to the federal gov't.
12
The first three articles of the US Constitution reflect the principle of -
federalism
separation of powers
individual rights
popular sovereignty
13
The main worry for Anti-Federalists and ratification was...
Someday Donald Trump would be President.
Constitution did not give the people a say in government
states were given to much legislative power
Constitution failed to protect individual civil rights
14
The writers of the Federalist Papers would most likely agree with which argument?
A Bill of Rights should be added before Const. Ratification.
Universal suffrage should be constitutionally guaranteed.
3/5 Compromise will result in fair and equal representation
stronger central government = stability and prosperity
15
Which of the following is the best title for the information above?
Procedures for Impeaching the President
Constitutional Amendment Process
Procedures for Appointing Federal Judges
President's Role in the Legislative Process
16
The diagram shows the compromise that helped guarantee Constitutional ratification by-
creating new state boundaries for large and small states
providing a large and small state plan of representation
taking power away from the national government
allowing local govt's to determine representation
17
Which of the following correctly describes the 3/5 Compromise?
part of the slave population was counted for representation.
the census bureau was established
a fugitive slave law was passed
state legislatures elected US senators
18
This document, written in 1787, states 6 purposes for establishing government.
Articles of Confederation
Northwest Ordinance
US Constitution
Declaration of Independence
19
Who is the likely author of the excerpt?
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
George Mason

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