Question

1. primary source: george washington, 1786

\the states are pulling against each other, and the country is at risk.\

which action best responded to this concern?
a. writing the bill of rights
b. holding the constitutional convention
c. creating political parties
d. expanding voting rights

standard: ss-9-gc-u-3
bloom’s level: evaluate

1. primary source: u.s. constitution, article i, section 1

\all legislative powers shall be given to a congress made up of a senate and a house of
representatives.\

why does the constitution require both chambers to pass laws?
a. to make laws faster
b. to reduce the president’s role
c. to slow lawmaking and prevent abuse of power
d. to give states total control

Explanation:

Question 5

George Washington's concern in 1786 was about states' disunity. The Constitutional Convention (1787) was called to address weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, including state conflicts. The Bill of Rights was added later, political parties formed after, and voting rights expansion was not the immediate response. So B is correct.

The U.S. Constitution's bicameral legislature (Senate and House) requires both chambers to pass laws as a check - and - balance. This slows lawmaking to prevent one group from abusing power (like hasty or unjust laws). Making laws faster is incorrect (it slows), reducing the President’s role is not the reason, and giving states total control is wrong (federal system). So C is correct.

Answer:

B. Holding the Constitutional Convention

Question 6