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What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
- To create a government with a weaker central government than the Articles of Confederation.
- To give more power to the states and reduce federal authority.
- To abolish the separation of powers in the government.
- To create a government with a stronger central government than the Articles of Confederation. (correct)
What was the main limitation of the Articles of Confederation?
What was the main limitation of the Articles of Confederation?
- Congress could not levy taxes or regulate commerce. (correct)
- Congress could not serve as a body to appeal disputes.
- Congress could not maintain armed forces or coin money.
- Congress could not make treaties or alliances.
What was the main difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?
What was the main difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?
- The Virginia Plan was based on population, while the New Jersey Plan gave each state an equal vote. (correct)
- The Virginia Plan was preferred by the larger states, while the New Jersey Plan was preferred by the smaller states.
- The Virginia Plan gave each state an equal vote, while the New Jersey Plan was based on population.
- The Virginia Plan was preferred by the smaller states, while the New Jersey Plan was preferred by the larger states.
What was the main goal of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 regarding individual rights?
What was the main goal of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 regarding individual rights?
What was the inspiration behind the separation of powers in the government?
What was the inspiration behind the separation of powers in the government?
What was the main reason for the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
What was the main reason for the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
What was the main limitation of Congress under the Articles of Confederation?
What was the main limitation of Congress under the Articles of Confederation?
What was the Virginia Plan based on?
What was the Virginia Plan based on?
What was the main goal of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 regarding the government?
What was the main goal of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 regarding the government?
Why was the Constitutional Convention of 1787 held in secret?
Why was the Constitutional Convention of 1787 held in secret?
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