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The New Jersey Plan wanted representation in government based on what?
a) population
b) state size
c) equality for every state
d) money

What kind of congress did the Great Compromise establish?
a) 1 House that controls everything
b) 2 Houses that both vote on laws
c) 2 Houses that have no power
d) 2 Houses that take turns being in charge

The Great Compromise and the 3/5 Compromise were both resolved by the Delegates of the
a) House of Burgesses
b) Constitutional Convention
c) Continental Congress
d) Parliament

The 3/5 Compromise settled the argument of
a) How slaves would be counted towards representation
b) Representation in the Senate
c) How states would be represented
d) Borders of states

The Great Compromise was a compromise between
a) Massachussets Plan and New Jersey Plan
b) Virginia Plan and New York Plan
c) Virginia Plan and Delaware Plan
d) Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan

Why did the founding fathers not want citizens to elect the president by popular vote?
a) They believed the people would elect George Washington into presidency, every year.
b) They believed in the power of the people.
c) They believed a tyrant could manipulate public opinion and come to power.
d)

The president is officially elected by
a) Appointment from the Supreme Court
b) The Senate
c) Popular Vote
d) the Electoral College

Feared that the president might become like a king
a) Federalists
b) Anitfederalists
c) Both Federalists and Antifederalists
d)

Felt that a Bill of Rights was necessary to guarantee the liberties of the people.
a) Federalists
b) Anitfederalists
c) Both Federalists and Antifederalists
d)

Believed that the best way to protect people's rights was through a system of representation, separation of powers, and checks and balances
a) Federalists
b) Anitfederalists
c) Both Federalists and Antifederalists
d)

Believed in having a strong executive branch
a) Federalists
b) Anitfederalists
c) Both Federalists and Antifederalists
d)

Felt that a republic was the best form of government
a) Federalists
b) Anitfederalists
c) Both Federalists and Antifederalists
d)

Felt that a strong government would threaten people's rights
a) Federalists
b) Anitfederalists
c) Both Federalists and Antifederalists
d)

What is the fist amendment?
a) Freedom of speech, religion, press, petition and assembly
b) Right to bear arms
c) Freedom from slavery
d) Women's right to vote

Which amendment protects you against an unreasonable search and seizure?
a) 2nd Amendment
b) 3rd Amendment
c) 4th Amendment
d) 5th Amendment

Which amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms?
a) 1st Amendment
b) 2nd Amendment
c) 5th Amendment
d) 8th Amendment

Which of the following describes the Bill of Rights?
a) A document that ensures the basic freedoms of the citizens of America
b) A document that grants our government powers
c) A document that takes away basic freedoms from citizens of America
d) None of the above

This amendment says, “you don't have to let soldiers live in your house, except if there is a war, and even then only if Congress has passed a law about it.”
a) First Amendment
b) Second Amendment
c) Third Amendment
d) Fourth Amendment

What is the Preamble?
a) an introduction that explains the purpose of the Constitution
b) a statement of grievances against the Confederation government
c) a restatement of the Declaration of Independence
d) a bill of rights

According to Article VI, the supreme law of the land is
a) the Constitution and federal laws
b) state constitutions and state laws
c) the constitutions and laws of other nations
d) treaties with other countries

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