Pre-Test End of Unit 3

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What were the Federalist Papers?

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They were a series of essays that explained and defended the proposed Constitution.

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What is the Bill of Rights?

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The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the Constitution that protect individual liberties.

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What was a major concern of the opponents to the Constitution?

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They were concerned about giving up state power to form a stronger Union.

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Why is James Madison referred to as the 'Father of the Constitution'?

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He is known as the 'Father of the Constitution' because he was well prepared to lead the discussion at the Constitutional Convention.

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What is the purpose of checks and balances in government?

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The purpose of checks and balances is to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

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What did the Federalist Papers aim to achieve?

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They aimed to persuade the public to support the ratification of the Constitution.

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What does the Bill of Rights protect?

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It protects individual liberties such as freedom of speech, religion, and the press.

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What was the Articles of Confederation?

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The Articles of Confederation was the first constitution of the United States, which created a weak federal government.

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What is the significance of the Constitutional Convention?

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The Constitutional Convention was significant because it led to the drafting of the current U.S. Constitution.

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What role did George Washington play in the Constitutional Convention?

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George Washington served as the president of the Constitutional Convention.