How did the Constitution account for slavery when calculating representation in Congress?

free people added to three-fifths of the of enslaved people

The US Constitution was eventually adopted after the Anti-Federalists agreed to the inclusionof

amendments protecting individual rights

The Anti-Federalists argued against ratification of the U.S. Constitution because they

believed that states’ rights were not being protected

The purpose of The Federalist Papers was to make an argument for

ratifying the U.S. Constitution

One concern of opponents to the Virginia Plan included the

use of a single legislative body based on population

Why did delegates to the Second Continental Congress write the Articles of Confederation?

establish a government framework separate from Great Britain

Which of the following statements reflects an argument supported by Anti-Federalists?

The revolution was fought to end the tyranny of government

Why did many Congressional representatives call for replacing the Articles of Confederation

Government too weak to manage relations among the states

In what way has the excerpt above most influenced the lives of Americans?

Americans are assured that no state religion can be created

Which freedom is guaranteed by the Fourth Amendment

Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures

The central issue of the Three-Fifths Compromise was concerning the

counting of enslaved people for the representation purposes

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How did the Constitution account for slavery when calculating representation in Congress?
free people added to three-fifths of the of enslaved people
free men and women that owned property was added together
free people was added to the number of enslaved people
The number of free people only was used
2
A legislature consisting of two parts, or houses
Executive
Bicameral
3
Who is the likely author of the excerpt above?
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton
George Mason
Thomas Jefferson
4
The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution specifically lists rights that are granted to
owners of small businesses
people accused of crimes
elected officials
leaders in the military
5
The US Constitution was eventually adopted after the Anti-Federalists agreed to the inclusionof
a list of grievances
amendments protecting individual rights
term limits for the chief executive
provisions for freeing enslaved people
6
Which writing is described by the characteristics above?
The Bill of Rights
Poor Richard's Almanack
The Federalist Papers
The U.S. Constitution
7
The Anti-Federalists argued against ratification of the U.S. Constitution because they
hoped to keep the Articles of Confederation
believed that states’ rights were not being protected
wanted a parliamentary system of government
disagreed with the Great Compromise
8
The purpose of The Federalist Papers was to make an argument for
restricting the practice of slavery
ratifying the U.S. Constitution
declaring independence from Britain
establishing a national bank
9
One concern of opponents to the Virginia Plan included the
direct election of a three-member executive committee
creation of a tax based on income levels
use of a single legislative body based on population
lack of a supreme court to decide law
10
Which of the following was the result of the Great Compromise?
An amendment process
An electoral college
A supreme court
A bicameral legislature
11
What is addressed by the ThirdAmendment to the U.S. Constitution
Restricting trade
Dissolving representative legislatures
Quartering soldiers
Imposing taxes without consent
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Why did delegates to the Second Continental Congress write the Articles of Confederation?
establish a government framework separate from Great Britain
explain the grievances against the British Parliament
provide a list of fundamental rights held by U.S. citizens
To avoid entangling alliances with governments in Europe
13
Which of the following statements reflects an argument supported by Anti-Federalists?
The revolution was fought to end the tyranny of government
rights can best be protected by a strong central government
strong government is necessary for a strong union
Without strong central government the union will fail
14
The purpose of observing constitution day is to remember the writing of it in the year.
1791
1789
1787
1793
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Why did many Congressional representatives call for replacing the Articles of Confederation
It established a permanent oversight committee
It established a powerful standing army
It created a chief executive with the power to veto
Government too weak to manage relations among the states
16
In what way has the excerpt above most influenced the lives of Americans?
Religious private schools are popular institutions
Businesses in America generally close to observe Sabbath
Religious holidays are a part of American cultural practices
Americans are assured that no state religion can be created
17
During which era did the publication of The Federalist Papers take place?
Constitutional Era
Colonial Era
Era of Good Feelings
Era of Exploration
18
Which freedom is guaranteed by the Fourth Amendment
Freedom from being forced to testify against oneself
Freedom from housing government troops in personal homes
Freedom of religious
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
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The central issue of the Three-Fifths Compromise was concerning the
portion of federal revenues would come large and small state
manner in which bills and amendments would become law
establishment of upper and lower legislative bodies
counting of enslaved people for the representation purposes

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