History Chapter 7

1.

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Which compromise made during the Constitutional Convention would LEAST affect new states created out of the Northwest Territory? 212

the amount of representation small states would get in a two-house legislature

the counting of an enslaved person as three-fifths of a free person

2.

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Which of the following had the most power under the state constitutions? 214

the legislature

the governor

3.

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How many branches of government did the Articles of Confederation allow the national government?

1

2

3

4

4.

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Which of the following issues was resolved by the Great Compromise? 214

representation in Congress

taxation

5.

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Within the townships created by the Land Ordinance of 1785, one section was set aside for 206

homes for the wealthy.

public schools

6.

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When Patrick Henry said, "Your President may easily become a king," he was referring to 219-220

a concern expressed by James Madison during the Constitutional Convention.

the constitutional provision that a president could be reelected again and again.

7.

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What were the Federalist Papers? 218-219

early versions of the Bill of Rights

articles written by supporters of a strong federal system of government

8.

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Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts supported the Virginia Plan because 213

they were big states and would gain the most seats.

they wanted each state to have equal representation in Congress.

9.

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The First Amendment to the Constitution does NOT guarantee freedom of 220

religion

the military.

10.

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One reason some Antifederalists did not want to ratify the Constitution is that it 218-219

gave bigger states more Senate seats.

did not contain a bill of rights

11.

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The Federalists favored 218-219

limiting the president to one term in office.

creating a strong central government.

12.

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Which part of the Virginia Plan was opposed by the smaller states? 213

representation based on population.

a weak central government

13.

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How did the Articles of Confederation affect the nation's relationships with other countries? 208

The United States was not able to control the activities of other nations within and along its boundaries.

It became more difficult for the United States to be attacked by a foreign power.

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The ordinances of 1785 and 1787 led to 206-207

increased settlement of western lands.

improved economies in the southern states.foreign power.

15.

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Shays's Rebellion made many Americans believe that a stronger central government would have 208

prevented that kind of popular uprising.

given the farmers what they demanded.

16.

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In order to allow the Constitution to be flexible as society changed, its framers provided a way to 221

replace the Preamble.

amend the Constitution.

17.

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A change or addition to a constitution is known as a(n) 221

amendment.

bill.

18.

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A bill of rights is a 220

list of essential freedoms.

state constitution.

19.

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Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress could do all of the following EXCEPT 206

run a postal service.

create taxes

20.

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What did the Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution both include?

a statement guaranteeing individual rights

provisions for a national legislature