Question

1. the purpose of the three-fifths compromise which was adopted by the constitutional convera

a) reduce the fear of loss of representation by southern states with large slave populations
b) allow congress to override a presidential veto of an act passed by both houses
c) balance power between states with large populations and those with smaller population
d) provide a means of deciding disputed presidential elections

1. the federalist papers were a series of newspaper articles published in 1787 and 1788 to win suppor for the

a) construction of a interstate canal system
b) right of a state to secede from the union
c) ratification of the united states constitution
d) right of the colonists to rebel against great britain

1. the bill of rights guarantees...

a) representation based on population
b) separation between the three branches government
c) limits on the power of the president
d) individual rights and states rights

1. which strong feature of the articles of confederation created a method for territories to become states?

ssush5a
a) 60,000 ordinance
b) the ability to sign peace treaties
c) shays rebellion
d) northwest ordinance

1. in the articles of confederation, where was most of the government power placed?

ssush5b
a) the continental congress
b) the national government
c) the states
d) the legislative branch

Explanation:

1. The Three - Fifths Compromise was about counting slaves for representation purposes. Southern states with large slave populations were worried about losing representation. This compromise allowed a portion (three - fifths) of the slave population to be counted for representation, reducing their fear of under - representation.
2. The Federalist Papers were written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. Their main goal was to persuade the states to ratify the United States Constitution. They addressed concerns about the new form of government and its ability to function effectively.
3. The Bill of Rights (the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution) focuses on protecting individual rights (such as freedom of speech, religion, etc.) and also touches on state's rights (for example, the Tenth Amendment which reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states).
4. The Northwest Ordinance, under the Articles of Confederation, provided a method for territories to become states. It set up a process for governance in the Northwest Territory and a path to statehood.
5. The Articles of Confederation was set up with a very weak central (national) government. Most of the power was placed in the hands of the states. The states had significant autonomy, and the national government (like the Continental Congress) had limited powers.

Answer:

1. a) Reduce the fear of loss of representation by Southern States with large slave populations
2. c) ratification of the United States Constitution
3. d) Individual rights and state's rights
4. d) Northwest Ordinance
5. c) The States