Creating a Constitution

Question 1

The New Jersey Plan proposed that the larger states have X morefewer✔ the same number of members of Congress than (as) the smaller states.

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✔ the same number of

Question 2

The Virginia Plan proposed that Congress be made up of X one✔ twothree house(s).

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✔ two

Question 3

The ✔ GreatThree-FifthsCommerce and Slave Trade Compromise created two houses in the legislature.

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✔ Great

Question 4

The X Great✔ Three-FifthsCommerce and Slave Trade Compromise solved the issue of representing enslaved people in Congress.

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✔ Three-Fifths

Question 5

What is the main task of the legislative branch?

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to create new laws

Question 6

Which of the following statements about the president’s responsibilities are true? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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The president serves as the head of state and the commander-in-chief.; The president must faithfully execute the laws.

Question 7

What is the role of the judicial branch?

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to interpret laws

Question 8

What is the purpose of the separation of powers?

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to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

Question 9

The Great Three-Fifths ✔ Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise gave Congress the power to regulate trade.

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✔ Commerce and Slave Trade

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