The American Revolution: We won! Now what?

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What was the central theme of the Constitutional Convention?

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Compromise

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What is the Great Compromise?

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A plan that created a two-house legislature with equal representation in the Senate and representation based on population in the House of Representatives.

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Which branch of government is divided into the House of Representatives and the Senate?

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Legislative

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What does the 3/5 Compromise state?

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Every 5 slaves counted as 3 free people.

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Why was the Constitutional Convention created?

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To create the constitution and rewrite the Articles of Confederation.

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What is the purpose of the Legislative Branch?

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To make laws.

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What is the role of the Executive Branch?

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To enforce laws.

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What is the function of the Judicial Branch?

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To interpret laws.

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What document established the framework of the U.S. government?

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The Constitution.

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What is a federal system of government?

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A system where power is divided between a central government and smaller political units, like states.