Constitutional Convention And Compromises Track 5
Questions and Answers
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How many branches does the American government have?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
C. 3Explanation
The American government has three branches: the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch. Each branch has its own separate powers and responsibilities, providing a system of checks and balances to ensure that no one branch becomes too powerful. The executive branch is responsible for enforcing laws, the legislative branch is responsible for making laws, and the judicial branch is responsible for interpreting laws. This division of power helps to maintain a system of government that is fair and balanced.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What branch of government interprets laws to ensure they are Constitutional?
- A.
Executive Branch
- B.
Legislative Branch
- C.
Judicial Branch
Correct Answer
C. Judicial BranchExplanation
The judicial branch is responsible for interpreting laws to ensure they are constitutional. This branch consists of the courts and judges who have the authority to review laws and determine if they comply with the Constitution. They play a crucial role in upholding the principles of the Constitution and ensuring that laws are applied fairly and in accordance with the highest law of the land.Rate this question:
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- 3.
If you were a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, what do you think would be the best was to resolve the problem of whether to permit slave trading and what to do with runaway slaves?
- A.
Allow Congress to restrict slave trade. Runaways to free territory can be claimed by their owners, but Northern officials are not forced by law to return slaves themselves.
- B.
Do not allow Congress to stop or outlaw slave trading for 20 years. Runaways to free territory are not free since they are considered by law to be property.
- C.
Allow Congress to restrict slave trade. Runaways to free territory must be returned to their owners.
- D.
The Constitution should make no decisions about these issues. Leave it to individual states to decide what to do about these matters.
Correct Answer
B. Do not allow Congress to stop or outlaw slave trading for 20 years. Runaways to free territory are not free since they are considered by law to be property.Explanation
The best way to resolve the problem of whether to permit slave trading and what to do with runaway slaves, according to the given answer, is to not allow Congress to stop or outlaw slave trading for 20 years. This means that slave trading would continue to be permitted, and runaways who reach free territory would still be considered property and not granted their freedom. This answer suggests a stance that supports the continuation of the institution of slavery and the denial of freedom to runaway slaves.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The _______________________________ or Connecticut Compromise created a congress with two parts. One part based on population and the other based on an equal number of representatives per state.
Correct Answer
Great Compromise
The Great Compromise
great compromise
the great compromiseExplanation
The correct answer is "Great Compromise" or "The Great Compromise". This refers to the agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention in 1787, which created a bicameral legislature consisting of the House of Representatives, where representation is based on population, and the Senate, where each state has an equal number of representatives. This compromise was crucial in resolving the debate between larger and smaller states over representation in the new government.Rate this question:
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What two plans were combined to form The Great Compromise?
- A.
The Virginia Plan
- B.
The Washington D.C. Plan
- C.
The New Jersey Plan
- D.
The Connecticut Plan
Correct Answer(s)
A. The Virginia Plan
C. The New Jersey PlanExplanation
The Great Compromise was formed by combining the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan. The Virginia Plan proposed a bicameral legislature with representation based on population, while the New Jersey Plan proposed a unicameral legislature with equal representation for all states. The Great Compromise resolved this conflict by creating a bicameral legislature with the House of Representatives based on population and the Senate with equal representation for all states.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How many Senators does each state have?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
Depends on population of the state
Correct Answer
B. 2Explanation
Each state has two Senators. This is stated in the United States Constitution, which grants equal representation to all states in the Senate. Regardless of the population size or any other factors, each state is entitled to have two Senators. This ensures that each state has an equal voice and representation in the federal government.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The Compromise of 1790 resulted in the capital of The United States of America not being placed in any state but rather in the South between Maryland and Virginia.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The Compromise of 1790 refers to an agreement reached between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson, which resolved the issue of where the capital of the United States would be located. As part of the compromise, it was decided that the capital would not be placed in any existing state but rather in a federal district between Maryland and Virginia, which would later become known as Washington D.C. Therefore, the statement that the capital was not placed in any state but rather in the South between Maryland and Virginia is true.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The number of members of the House of Representatives for each state is based on population.
- A.
False
- B.
True
Correct Answer
B. TrueExplanation
The explanation for the given correct answer is that the number of members of the House of Representatives for each state is indeed based on population. This is because the House of Representatives is designed to be representative of the people, and therefore, states with larger populations have more representatives to ensure that their voices are adequately heard in the legislative process. This is why states like California, with a larger population, have more representatives compared to smaller states like Wyoming.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The capital of the United States of America is?
- A.
Philadelphia
- B.
Tallahassee
- C.
Washington D.C.
- D.
New York City
Correct Answer
C. Washington D.C.Explanation
Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States of America. It is a federal district located on the east coast of the country, between Maryland and Virginia. The city was specifically created to serve as the seat of the U.S. government and is home to important institutions such as the White House, the Capitol, and the Supreme Court. Philadelphia, Tallahassee, and New York City are not the capitals of the United States.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The executive branch of our government is responsible for making laws.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The executive branch of our government is not responsible for making laws. This responsibility falls under the legislative branch. The executive branch, headed by the President, is responsible for enforcing laws and carrying out the day-to-day operations of the government.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Delegates from which group of states favored laws regulating commerce and outlawing slave trade. This same group believed that any slaves that ran away to free territory should remain free.
- A.
Eastern States
- B.
Western States
- C.
Southern States
- D.
Northern States
Correct Answer
D. Northern StatesExplanation
The Northern States favored laws regulating commerce and outlawing slave trade. They also believed that any slaves who ran away to free territory should remain free. This indicates that the Northern States were against the institution of slavery and supported the rights of enslaved individuals to seek freedom.Rate this question:
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- 12.
If you were a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, what do you think would be the best way to resolve the problem of representation in Congress?
- A.
Redraw the boundaries of the state so that the population is equal in all states. Then base Representatives in Congress on an equal number of representatives per state.
- B.
Have an equal number of congressmen from each state.
- C.
Create a congress with two parts. One part will be based on population and the other based on an equal number of representatives per state.
- D.
Have representation in Congress based on population.
Correct Answer
C. Create a congress with two parts. One part will be based on population and the other based on an equal number of representatives per state.Explanation
The best way to resolve the problem of representation in Congress would be to create a congress with two parts. One part would be based on population, ensuring that states with larger populations have more representatives. The other part would be based on an equal number of representatives per state, ensuring that smaller states are still adequately represented. This solution strikes a balance between ensuring fair representation for all states while also taking into account the size and needs of each state's population.Rate this question:
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- 13.
A bicameral legislature has one house.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
A bicameral legislature actually consists of two houses. This system is commonly found in democratic countries, where the legislative power is divided between two separate chambers. Each house has its own set of responsibilities and functions, and they work together to create and pass laws. The purpose of having two houses is to provide checks and balances, ensuring that laws are carefully considered and debated before being enacted. Therefore, the statement that a bicameral legislature has only one house is incorrect.Rate this question:
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- 14.
The legislature is responsible for _______________________ laws.
Correct Answer
making
make
makesExplanation
The correct answer is "making, make, makes". The question is asking about the responsibility of the legislature in relation to laws. The word "responsible" indicates that the legislature is in charge of the action, and the verb "making" is the correct form to use in this context. Additionally, "make" and "makes" are also correct forms of the verb to agree with different subjects.Rate this question:
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If you were a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, what do you think would be the best was to resolve the problem of how to count slaves in the population?
- A.
Count slaves for taxes but not representation until 1820, after which they will be counted for both.
- B.
Count slaves for representation but not for taxed until 1820, after which they will be counted for both.
- C.
Count slaves as 3/5 a person for population.
- D.
Count slaves for taxes but not representation until 1820, after which they will be counted for both.
Correct Answer
C. Count slaves as 3/5 a person for population.Explanation
The best way to resolve the problem of how to count slaves in the population would be to count slaves as 3/5 of a person for population. This compromise was reached during the Constitutional Convention and became known as the Three-Fifths Compromise. It was a compromise between the Northern and Southern states, where the Southern states wanted slaves to be counted fully for representation but not for taxes, while the Northern states wanted the opposite. The compromise allowed for slaves to be partially counted for both representation and taxation purposes.Rate this question:
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