What was the initial purpose of the Constitutional Convention?(1 point)
Responses
to amend the Constitution
to amend the Constitution
to write the Constitution
to write the Constitution
to ratify the Constitution
to ratify the Constitution
to amend the Articles of Confederation
to amend the Articles of Confederation
So long as any individual state has power to defeat the measures of the other twelve, our pretended union is but a name, and our confederation, a cobweb.
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What fundamental problem did Noah Webster see in the Articles of Confederation?(1 point)
Responses
that the central government would always favor large states over the smaller states when disputes broke out
that the central government would always favor large states over the smaller states when disputes broke out
that small states would have just as much say in the government as larger states
that small states would have just as much say in the government as larger states
that the states would have no way to stop the central government from imposing harsh taxes on them
that the states would have no way to stop the central government from imposing harsh taxes on them
that states would always work in their own self-interest even if it meant harm to the nation as a whole
that the states would have no way to stop the central government from imposing harsh taxes on them
What did the Northwest Ordinance outlaw in the Northwest Territory?(1 point)
Responses
admission of new states
admission of new states
trial by jury
trial by jury
slavery
slavery
religious freedom
slavery
Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom and independence, and every Power, Jurisdiction and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled.
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Use the passage to answer the question.
According to the excerpt, who had more power under the Articles of Confederation?(1 point)
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It gave the majority of the power to the national government, and limited the power of individual states.
It gave the majority of the power to the national government, and limited the power of individual states.
It gave the majority of the power to the British monarchy, and limited the power of the national government.
It gave the majority of the power to the British monarchy, and limited the power of the national government.
It gave the majority of the power to the individual states, and limited the power of the national government.
It gave the majority of the power to the individual states, and limited the power of the national government.
It gave the majority of the power to the Congress, and limited the power of individual states.
It gave the majority of the power to the Congress, and limited the power of individual states.
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It gave the majority of the power to the individual states, and limited the power of the national government.
What are two weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation that caused the need for a new and stronger federal government that the framers outlined in the Constitution? Select all that apply.(2 points)
Responses
confusion over different state currency
confusion over different state currency
how to resolve disputes between states over land
how to resolve disputes between states over land
how to set up reserved land for Native Americans
how to set up reserved land for Native Americans
differences in opinions on how to establish a federal educational system
confusion over different state currency
how to resolve disputes between states over land
Which of the following was one important contribution made by Benjamin Franklin during the Constitutional Convention?(1 point)
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He was the mastermind behind the Great Compromise.
He was the mastermind behind the Great Compromise.
He called for an end to the Articles of Confederation.
He called for an end to the Articles of Confederation.
He made a plea to delegates to accept the U.S. Constitution.
He made a plea to delegates to accept the U.S. Constitution.
He is known as the primary author of the U.S. Constitution.
He was the mastermind behind the Great Compromise.
What was a similarity between the Bill of Rights and the Magna Carta?(1 point)
Responses
Both were based on the premise that the states should have more power.
Both were based on the premise that the states should have more power.
Both outlined a structure that gave the government the right to tax its citizens.
Both outlined a structure that gave the government the right to tax its citizens.
Both established a detailed justice system.
Both established a detailed justice system.
Both provided guidelines for ensuring basic citizen rights.
Both provided guidelines for ensuring basic citizen rights.
What presidential power under the Constitution led the Antifederalists to urge for a Bill of Rights?(1 point)
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veto power over acts of Congress
veto power over acts of Congress
the power to declare states of emergency without consulting Congress
the power to declare states of emergency without consulting Congress
the power to carry out the laws passed by Congress
the power to carry out the laws passed by Congress
military power, as commander-in-chief
veto power over acts of Congress
Who was responsible for writing the amendments that later became the Bill of Rights?(1 point)
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George Washington
George Washington
Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry
James Madison
James Madison
George Mason
James Madison
What was the importance of the inclusion of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution?(1 point)
Responses
It guaranteed the protection of basic rights.
It guaranteed the protection of basic rights.
It improved U.S. relations with the British monarchy.
It improved U.S. relations with the British monarchy.
It created a separation of powers of the government.
It created a separation of powers of the government.
It proposed a system of checks and balances.
It guaranteed the protection of basic rights.
The Founders included ideas in our nation's government that were not common in the Roman Republic. For example, U.S. citizens enjoy many rights that were not always protected under the Roman Republic.
Give an example one of these rights.
One example of a right enjoyed by U.S. citizens that was not always protected under the Roman Republic is the freedom of religion. In the Roman Republic, the state religion played a significant role, and other religious practices were often suppressed or discriminated against. In contrast, the United States Constitution guarantees the freedom of religion, allowing individuals to practice any religion of their choice without fear of persecution or discrimination by the government.
What affect did the three-fifths compromise have on southern states?
1. it gave the south power to outvote the north,
2. It gave those states more representation in congress.
3. It helped increase the number of slaves traded.
4. It limited the number of states that allowed slavery.