The Constitutional Convention began on May 25, 1787. It ended on September 17. James Madison and other 56 delegates to the Constitutional Convention met in Philadelphia in May 1787.
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Who introduced a resolution of independence in the Continental Congress
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Richard Henry Lee
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Which of the following characteristics made the Stamp Act unique
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It required any document to bear a visible stamp
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What is the main idea behind Article I of the Constitution
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Originally, how many states had to ratify the Constitution at
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What did Federalists think was essential for the government to do
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Federalists thought it was essential for the government to
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What provided that a majority vote would be needed for other commercial acts
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Commerce Compromise
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What does it mean for the government to have enumerated powers
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Powers are delegated
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What is the document called that outlines the manner in which the United states federal government is to operate
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What is the document called that outlines the manner in which
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Under the Connecticut Compromise where did states have equal representation
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Upper house A+
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Under the Connecticut Compromise who was responsible for electing members of the upper house of legislation
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state legislators A+
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Who would elect members of the upper house in the bicameral legislation under the Virginia plan
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the members of the lower house
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What is the residency requirement for a person to become vice president of the united States
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Must have lived in the United States for the past 14 consecutive
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Of the following who wanted slaves to count in their total population
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Southern States
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Of the following who argued that because slaves were legally considered property and were not allowed to vote they should not be counted
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northern states A+!!
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Which of the following replaced the Articles of Confederation and helped put America's government into place
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Constitution
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When did the Constitutional Convention begin
The Constitutional Convention began on May 25, 1787. It ended on September 17. James Madison and other 56 delegates to the Constitutional Convention met in Philadelphia in May 1787.
Who introduced a resolution of independence in the Continental Congress
Richard Henry Lee
Which of the following characteristics made the Stamp Act unique
It required any document to bear a visible stamp
What is the main idea behind Article I of the Constitution
Originally, how many states had to ratify the Constitution at
special state conventions before the Constitution was set to become
law?
What did Federalists think was essential for the government to do
Federalists thought it was essential for the government to
enforce taxes
What provided that a majority vote would be needed for other commercial acts
Commerce Compromise
What does it mean for the government to have enumerated powers
Powers are delegated
What is the document called that outlines the manner in which the United states federal government is to operate
What is the document called that outlines the manner in which
the United States federal government is to operate
Under the Connecticut Compromise where did states have equal representation
Upper house A+
Under the Connecticut Compromise who was responsible for electing members of the upper house of legislation
state legislators A+
Who would elect members of the upper house in the bicameral legislation under the Virginia plan
the members of the lower house
What is the residency requirement for a person to become vice president of the united States
Must have lived in the United States for the past 14 consecutive
years
Of the following who wanted slaves to count in their total population
Southern States
Of the following who argued that because slaves were legally considered property and were not allowed to vote they should not be counted
northern states A+!!
Which of the following replaced the Articles of Confederation and helped put America's government into place