Which of the following was one of the principal authors of the Federalist Papers? (1 point)
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
23 answers
Alexander Hamilton
The Three-Fifths Compromise concerned representation based on which of the following groups? (1 point) women Native Americans slaves immigrants
slaves
The Enlightenment philosopher Baron de Montesquieu wrote about which government structure that was adopted in the Constitution? (1 point) Oseparation of church and state Cited government Cseparation of powers self-government
separation of powers
in the debate over the Constitution, which of the folowing did Federalists favor? (point) a strong national goverment song state govemments an end to taxes a bill of rights
a strong national government
Which of the following was the minimum requirement for the U.S. Constitution to go into effect? (1 point) 6 of the 13 states had to ratify 9 of the 13 states had to ratify it. 11 of the 13 states had to ratify t DAS 13 states had to ratify it.
9 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
In the preamble of the Constitution, to what does the phrase "provide for the common defense" refer? (1 point) provide for a police force â’¸provide a military ensure liberty to future generations provide money for scientific research
provide a military
What fraction of state legislatures must approve an amendment before it becomes law (1 point) one-half three-fifth two-thirds three-fourth
three-fourths
How does staying informed on important issues best help voters? (1 point) It helps voters know which candidates they agree with, and why. It helps candidates' come up with better solutions to the issues. It helps voters organize protests against unfavorable candidates. It helps voters follow the advertisements that candidates put out
It helps voters know which candidates they agree with, and why.
Who had the power to resolve the dispute between New Hampshire and New York regarding Vermont? (1 point) no one Congress the Continental Army the state millitas
Congress
What was one reason for the establishment of the Articles of Confederation? (1 point) They were needed to pay off national debt from the war. Leaders believed that in order to achieve independence, there should be a national government. Leaders believed a more centralized government was needed that gave power to the president. They were created to show rebellion against the British king
Leaders believed that in order to achieve independence, there should be a national government.
Which of the following was an important effect of Shays's Rebellion? (1 point) O more powerful state militias more power given to Congress the establishment of a new national military force a convention to revise the Articles of Confederation
a convention to revise the Articles of Confederation
Which of the following statements best describes how the Northwest Ordinance established a method for settlement? (1 point) It dictated that new territories would become part of an existing state. It provided a procedure whereby new states could become part of the United States. It established laws that gave basic rights to settlers. It ensured that any Native American living in the territory would become a citizen
It provided a procedure whereby new states could become part of the United States.