Con/Gov Test Review

What was the first American constitution called?

• The Constitution of Government

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Freedom Papers

• The Declaration of Government

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Which was a reason that the Articles of Confederation failed?

• They had no Congress

• There were 3 presidents

• The national government couldn't tax

• They were weaker than Canada

Why was the Constitutional Convention held?

• To write a new Constitution

• To have a fun hang

• To add new states to the country

• To rejoin England

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of these did the Great Compromise do?

• Declare war on France

• Create the Supreme Court

• Declare Washington the King

• Create a 2 house Congress

Which plan was supported by small states?

• New Jersey!

• Virginia!

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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Which plan was supported by LARGE states?

• New Jersey!

• Virginia!

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which compromise said that 3 out of every 5 slaves counted towards the population of a state?

• The Ok Compromise

• The Great Compromise

• The 3/5 Compromise

• The 6/10 Compromise

The Articles of Confederation gave most of the power to

• The states

• The national government

• The students

• Mr. Carey

What are the two houses of Congress?

• The President and Vice President

• The Senate and House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court and State Court

• The White House and Legislative Branch

The Federal Government is divided into

• The States and Towns

• The Two Branches

• The Senate and Courts

• The Three Branches