Government 2.01
What was the Great Compromise at the Constitutional Convention?
Congress was divided into two houses. The Senate was seated equally by state; the House of Representatives was seated by population.
What was conditional ratification?
Massachusetts and four other states ratified the Constitution with the condition that it would be amended soon after it went into effect.
Which was an accomplishment of the United States government under the Articles of Confederation?
The Northwest Ordinance was passed.
Which principle was included in most state constitutions?
popular sovereignty; the people ratify the constitution and then vote for government
Which of these ideas had the most influence on the American Revolution?
the Enlightenment
The Constitutional Convention was called to address the problems that the United States faced under the Articles of Confederation. Which was not a problem that led to the Convention?
the Imperial Crisis
Which of the following events occurred first?
George III was crowned.
The ideas of which Enlightenment philosopher had the most direct impact on the American founders?
John Locke
What term is applied to the people who opposed the Constitution?
anti-Federalists
What is the name of the agreement that ended the American Revolution?
Treaty of Paris
