Principles and the Preamble Answers

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Why did the Great Compromise and the Three-Fifths Compromise involve so much debate and discussion at the Constitutional Convention?

The states were not ready to give up their independence to an all-powerful national government.

The states believed the Articles of Confederation were working and did not need to be replaced.

Each state was most concerned for its own interests and needs.

Each state was certain that cooperation would lead to another war.

Which description best defines a confederation?

a government in which there is a single, all-powerful ruler

a system in which a national government and state governments share power equally

a government in which all citizens vote on all major issues and the majority rules

a system in which states agree to form a national government, but maintain their sovereignty

The Declaration of Independence intended to end British rule in the colonies, and grant citizens

the right to freedom of speech

the right to self-govern

the ability to live without a government

the ability to vote for a president

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