How did The Great Compromise settle the problem of representation in Congress? (1 point)
• It allowed all states to have equal numbers of representatives in Congress.
• It gave each state two senators and a number of representatives based on population.
• It gave each state two representatives in Congress and two representatives in the House of Representatives
• It made all states pay the same in federal taxes
• a bill of rights would be added
• It gave each state two senators and a number of representatives based on population.
Which of the following excerpts from Article I of the Constitution reflects the results of the Great Compromise? (1 point)
Representatives and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers..... —Article I, Section 2, Clause 3
The Vice President of the United States shall be President of the Senate but shall have no Vote, unless they be equally divided. — Article I, Section 2,
Clause 4
The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States... —Article I, Section 2, Clause 5
The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States... —Article I, Section 2, Clause 5
A few states agreed to ratify the Constitution only if what condition was met? (1 point)
• George Washington was elected president
• a bill of rights would be added
• the federal government would maintain complete power
• no new states would enter the union
The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States, or by Conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the Congress….." —United States Constitution, Article V
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
Which of the following best summarizes this excerpt?
(1 point)
• Congress may not ratify the Constitution through any process
• Each state legislature may choose between either mode of ratification to ratify a proposed amendment
• Alterations to the Constitution must be deemed necessary and proposed by the House of Representatives
• Changes to the Constitution may not be communicated to the States unless deemed necessary
Each state legislature may choose between either mode of ratification to ratify a proposed amendment
This excerpt explains the system of federalism.
In a single republic, all the power surrendered by the people is submitted to the administration of a single government. ... In the [government separated into states] of America, the power surrendered by the people is first divided between two distinct governments, and then the portion allotted to each, subdivided among ..
• separate departments. Hence a double security arises to the rights of the people. The different governments will control each other, at the same time that each will be controlled by itself.
-James Madison, Federalist, no. 51, 1788
Based on the excerpt why did James Madison believe that federalism is needed in government?
(1 point)
it allows the government to make decision more efficiently.
it prevents conflict over controversial governmental policies
it provides government with a way to support the powers of the military.
it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power.
it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power.
This excerpt explains the system of federalism.
In a single republic, all the power surrendered by the people is submitted to the administration of a single government. ... In the [government separated into states] of America, the power surrendered by the people is first divided between two distinct governments, and then the portion allotted to each, subdivided among ..
• separate departments. Hence a double security arises to the rights of the people. The different governments will control each other, at the same time that each will be controlled by itself.
-James Madison, Federalist, no. 51, 1788
Based on the excerpt, why did James Madison believe that federalism is needed in government?
(1 point)
• it prevents conflict over controversial governmental policies
• it provides government with a way to support the powers of the military
• it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power
• it allows the government to make decisions more efficiently
it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power
Of the following statements, which one best represents the role of the judicial branch of government? (1 point)
• The judicial branch tries government employees that are accused of committing a crime.
• The judicial branch has the ability to declare a law unconstitutional.
• The judicial branch has a responsibility to ensure that the committee system functions appropriately
• The judicial branch writes the bills that are then sent to the legislative branch
The judicial branch has the ability to declare a law unconstitutional.
What resulted from the loss in value of the Continental dollar? (1 point)
• Trade became complicated because states printed their own currencies.
• Congress began to sell sections of land in the Northwest Territory.
• Foreign countries demanded repayment of their war loans from the government.
• Expeditions were sent to the West in search of gold and silver to back the new paper money.
Trade became complicated because states printed their own currencies.
How did George Mason influence the creation of the Bill of Rights? (1 point)
• He assembled an antifederalist convention in Virginia to discuss the matter
• He wrote a pamphlet titled "Objections to This Constitution of Government."
• He refused to sign the United States Constitution.
• He encouraged others to oppose the ratification of the Constitution.
• He wrote a pamphlet titled "Objections to This Constitution of Government."
How does the Constitution reflect the principle of popular sovereignty? (1 point)
• by allowing the people to choose their representatives
• by implementing safeguards against the abuse of power
• by placing protections on the civil rights of the nation's citizens
• by limiting the amount of power of the government
• by allowing the people to choose their representatives
Of the following, which best describes the framework for the Constitution? Select all that apply. (1 point)
• The four branches equally share one-quarter of the power.
• The separation of powers ensures that no one branch has too much power.
• Powers not mentioned in the Constitution are assumed to belong to the federal government.
• A system of checks and balances is designed to prevent abuse of power.
• The separation of powers ensures that no one branch has too much power.
• A system of checks and balances is designed to prevent abuse of power.