The American Revolution

Question 1

The Compromise solved the issue of representing enslaved people in Congress.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Three-Fifths

Question 2

The Compromise gave Congress the power to regulate trade.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Commerce and Slave Trade

Question 3

The Compromise created two houses in the legislature.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Great

Question 4

What is the main task of the legislative branch?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to create new laws

Question 5

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What is the purpose of the separation of powers?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

Question 7

What was the framers’ main reason for creating a strong federal government without removing all power from the state governments?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They wished to limit government by dividing its power.

The American Revolution Answers