The U.S. Constitution

Large states wanted representation to be

• equal for all states

• based on population

Small states wanted representation to be

• equal for all states

• based on population

Northern states wanted slaves _______toward representation.

• to count

• not to count

Southern states wanted slaves_________toward representation

• to count

• not to count

The debate between large states and small states was resolved by the

• Great Compromise

• 3/5 Compromise

The debate between northern states and southern states was resolved by the

• Great Compromise

• 3/5 Compromise

Each branch of the U.S. federal government has its own distinct responsibilities. Which term best describes this concept?

• federal system

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

• democracy

The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution are called the

• Preamble

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

Who was chosen as leader of the Constitutional Convention?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• John Jay

• Alexander Hamilton

Who became the main contributor of ideas that helped shape America?

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington