Constitutional Convention

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When creating the legislative branch, there were two proposed plans. The _____ plan wanted states to have more votes based on population.

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Virginia Plan

Front

The Great Compromise accomplished the creation of a ___ house legislature.

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two

Front

What document replaced the Articles of Confederation and established a new national government? Options: The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, The Magna Carta, The English Bill of Rights

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The Constitution

Front

Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.

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strong central government

Front

What does ratification mean?

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to approve

Front

The Constitutional Convention took place-

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1787

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Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution"?

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James Madison

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Why do anti-federalists want a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

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to protect rights of the citizens

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The Great Compromise called for a house of representatives and a Senate which is called-

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bicameral

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Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced? Options: it created an executive branch, it created a powerful army, it created a judicial branch

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government was took weak to manage state relations