American Government Quiz

<p>They supported the new constitution. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Senate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>How to balance the interests of large and small states. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A country led by elected representatives. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Elected representatives make decisions on behalf of the citizens. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Three branches of government. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Giving up state power to form a stronger Union. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>States would have too much power (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Congress could not impose taxes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Territories eventually became states (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Land bound by the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and the Great Lakes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It dramatized the power of the central government (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As three-fifths of a person (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Virginia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>New York (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>New York would still have more (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Population of enslaved individuals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To create a balance of representation between large and small states (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By counting enslaved individuals as three-fifths of a person (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A bicameral legislature with balanced powers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Thirteenth Amendment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It denied rights and equality to enslaved individuals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Great Compromise (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Count enslaved people as a significant part of their population. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It balances the voice of both larger and smaller states. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was a temporary solution to a pressing issue. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Full political equality for all individuals. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Congress feared that a strong central government would lead to loss of individual rights.

One major weakness was that Congress could not impose taxes.

This ordinance allowed territories to eventually become states.

It affected land between the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and the Great Lakes.

Shays' Rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the central government and led to the Constitutional Convention.

Known as the 'Father of the Constitution' for his pivotal role in its drafting and discussions.

The agreement that established a two-house legislature, balancing interests of large and small states in Congress.

A form of government in which power rests with elected representatives, rather than a monarch.

The number of representatives in the House of Representatives depends on state populations.

Main worry was about losing state power to a stronger national government.

Enslaved individuals counted as three-fifths for representation.

Graph showing states' populations affecting congressional seats.

Southern states wanted enslaved people counted to increase representatives.

Counting enslaved people increased representation for Southern states.

Compare New York and North Carolina's representation with and without enslaved counts.

The group that votes to elect the president in the US.

A system where national and state governments share power.

Federalists supported the new constitution of the United States.

Congress is the legislative body but does not elect the president.

To establish a framework for the US government and protect rights.

Created a bicameral legislature with both proportional and equal representation.

A legislative body with two chambers: House and Senate.

The chamber where representation is based on population size.

The chamber where each state gets equal representation (two per state).

The method by which states have a voice in national legislation.

The legal end of slavery in the United States.

Constitutional amendment granting citizenship and equal protection under the law.

The concept that all states have the same number of votes.

The compromise reflects outdated and unjust views on equality.