Constitutional Era

Front

Based on the excerpt, how did the Great Compromise help create this governmental structure?

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By settling the issues between large and small states.

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Why did the Constitutional Convention agree to the Three-Fifths Compromise?

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To settle debates over the issue of counting the enslaved population for representation.

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An agreement in which each side gives up part of what it wants.

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Compromise

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Members of this group desired a strong central government and supported the Constitution.

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Federalists

Front

Members of this group desired a weak central government and opposed the Constitution.

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Anti-Federalists

Front

This branch of government houses Congress and is responsible for making the laws of the United States.

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Legislative Branch

Front

This branch of government is responsible for interpreting the Constitution and consists of the Supreme Court justices.

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Judicial Branch

Front

This section of the Constitution serves as the introduction and describes the purpose of the government as set up by the Constitution.

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Preamble

Front

What contradicted the idea that "all men are created equal"? Options: Slavery, Indentured Servants, Government Taxations, The Bill of Rights

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Slavery

Front

Who advocated the importance of a strong central government?

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Federalists