What is the main idea behind the American Founders' understanding of a republic?
History of Representation and Republican Government

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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A state where the people hold supreme power and designate representatives to carry out their will.
A state where the government holds supreme power and the people follow its rules.
A state where only the wealthy have the power to make decisions.
A state where the king has the ultimate authority.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which event led to the American colonies declaring their independence in 1776?
The imposition of the Stamp Act by Parliament.
The election of a new king in Britain.
The signing of the Articles of Confederation.
The introduction of the Virginia Plan.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the purpose of the Virginia Plan introduced at the Constitutional Convention?
To create a powerful national government with a bicameral legislature.
To maintain the existing confederation of sovereign states.
To ensure equal representation of states in a unicameral legislature.
To count enslaved persons fully for representation purposes.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the outcome of the debate on how enslaved persons would be counted for representation?
Three-fifths of the enslaved individuals would be counted.
All enslaved individuals would be counted.
None of the enslaved individuals would be counted.
Enslaved individuals would be counted only for taxation purposes.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the Anti-Federalists' main concern about the new central government?
It would be too large and distant to represent the people's concerns.
It would be too small to handle national issues.
It would be too democratic and responsive to the people's whims.
It would be too focused on state rights over national unity.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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According to the Federalists, what was the role of the Senate in the new government?
To represent the long-term interests of the states.
To represent the immediate local interests of the people.
To act as a direct mirror of the people's opinions.
To serve as the primary legislative body.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was James Madison's view on representation as expressed in Federalist No. 10?
Representation should refine and enlarge public views through a chosen body of citizens.
Representation should directly mirror the people's interests and opinions.
Representation should be limited to the wealthy and educated.
Representation should focus solely on state interests.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
William Paterson [New Jersey] introduced the Small State, or New Jersey Plan, which?
provided for equal representation of the states in a unicameral legislature—in essence just tweaking the Articles of Confederation to revise and strengthen the existing system.
included a bicameral legislature in which the lower house was elected by the people of each state and the upper house was elected by the members of the lower house.
proportional representation based on population in the lower House and equal representation in the Senate.
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