FAC- U.S. Constitution

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What was the first attempt at creating a constitution in the United States called?

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Articles of Confederation

Front

Which territory was established by the Treaty of Paris after the American Revolution? Options: Northwest Territory, Louisiana Territory, Oregon Territory, Alaska Territory

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Northwest Territory

Front

What was the law that established a procedure for the admission of new states to the Union?

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Northwest Ordinance

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Where was the meeting held to address the problems of the weak central government that existed under the Articles of Confederation?

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Constitutional Convention

Front

Which plan proposed a bicameral legislature with representation based on population?

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The Virginia Plan

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Which plan proposed a unicameral legislature with equal representation for each state?

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The New Jersey Plan

Front

What compromise combined elements of both the Virginia and New Jersey plans?

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Great Compromise

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What compromise allowed three-fifths of the slave population to be counted for representation purposes?

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Three-Fifths Compromise

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What system was established to elect the President and Vice President of the United States?

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Electoral College

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What is the term for officially confirming something, usually by vote?

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ratify