Unit 3 TCI test review Exam WITH Questions and 100% Solved Answers
1. After the American Revolution, what did congress fear about strong central
government?: It would take away people's rights
2. What was affected by the land ordinance of 1785: the northwest territory
3. What is a long term affect of the ordinance ?: allowed areas to apply to become states
4. Why is Shay's rebellion important?: It led to the passage of the new constitution
5. What was the original purpose of the constitutional convention in May 1787.: To
discuss ways to improve the articles of confederation
6. The father of the constitution is James Madison because..: he was most prepared
and led discussions.
7. What was the greatest challenge for the delegates @ the constitutional
convention?: How to balance large and small states
8. What was the name of the group that supported the new constitution?: fed- eralists
9. The delegates to the Constitutional Convention gave the job of choosing a chief
executive to who?: The electoral college
10. What was the major concern of opponents to the constitution?: Giving up power to
form a stronger union
11. What is affected by state population?: House of Representatives
12. What did the great compromise decide?: Representation in Congress
13. The Virginia and New Jersey plans had what in common?: 3 branches of government
14. What is a republic?: A country led by elected representatives.
15. Why is the constitution called a "living document"?: It can be changed at any point of
time
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1. After the American Revolution, what did congress fear about strong central
government?: It would take away people's rights
2. What was affected by the land ordinance of 1785: the northwest territory
3. What is a long term affect of the ordinance ?: allowed areas to apply to become states
4. Why is Shay's rebellion important?: It led to the passage of the new constitution
5. What was the original purpose of the constitutional convention in May 1787.: To
discuss ways to improve the articles of confederation
6. The father of the constitution is James Madison because..: he was most prepared
and led discussions.
7. What was the greatest challenge for the delegates @ the constitutional
convention?: How to balance large and small states
8. What was the name of the group that supported the new constitution?: fed- eralists
9. The delegates to the Constitutional Convention gave the job of choosing a chief
executive to who?: The electoral college
10. What was the major concern of opponents to the constitution?: Giving up power to
form a stronger union
11. What is affected by state population?: House of Representatives
12. What did the great compromise decide?: Representation in Congress
13. The Virginia and New Jersey plans had what in common?: 3 branches of government
14. What is a republic?: A country led by elected representatives.
15. Why is the constitution called a "living document"?: It can be changed at any point of
time
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