Constitution Day 1

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What was one of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? Options: The President had too much power, Congress could enforce laws, Congress could not tax anyone, Amendments did not require approval

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Congress could not tax anyone

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What did the Federalists believe about the Articles of Confederation?

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They were too weak

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What did the Antifederalists want regarding the Articles of Confederation?

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To keep the Articles with slight changes

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What did the Antifederalists demand when the Constitution was going to be passed?

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A Bill of Rights

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What was the Great Compromise?

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A balance of power between states by creating a bicameral legislature.

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What did the 3/5 Compromise allow Southern states to do?

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Count enslaved people as 3/5 of a person for representation.

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How many Senators does each state have according to the Great Compromise?

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Two Senators for each state

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What principle of the Constitution divides power between the national and state governments?

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Federalism

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Who opposed the Bill of Rights?

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Federalists

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Who is the best History Teacher?

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Mr. Lyda