Question

24.the delegates decided that the new national government should have
a.a weak structure.
b.three branches.
c.unlimited powers.
d.an unwanted constitution.
25.one of the major debates at the convention was over
a.whether or not to have a president.
b.the makeup of the legislative body.
c.whether or not to address the issue at a later date.
d.which delegate would speak first.
26.why did the new constitution not abolish slavery?
a.northern states were not interested in abolition.
b.everyone agreed to address the issue at a later date.
c.southern states would have never ratified the constitution.
d.slavery was not an important enough issue.
27.which of the following most directly addressed the issue of slavery?
a.the preamble
b.the three - fifths compromise
c.the virginia plan
d.the connecticut compromise
28.the constitution went into effect
a.after nine states ratified it.
b.after a majority of delegates signed it.
c.after every state ratified it.
d.after george washington became president.

Explanation:

• Question 24: The U.S. Constitution established a government with three branches (legislative, executive, judicial) to prevent concentration of power.
• Question 25: A major debate at the Constitutional Convention was about the makeup of the legislative body (e.g., representation in Congress, Virginia Plan vs. New Jersey Plan).
• Question 26: Southern states relied on slavery for their economy. If slavery was abolished at the time of the Constitution's creation, Southern states would likely not have ratified the Constitution.
• Question 27: The Three - Fifths Compromise dealt with how enslaved people would be counted for representation and taxation purposes (counted as three - fifths of a person).
• Question 28: According to the procedures set in the Constitution, it went into effect after nine states ratified it.

Answer:

1. B. three branches.
2. B. the makeup of the legislative body.
3. C. Southern states would have never ratified the constitution.
4. B. the Three - Fifths Compromise.
5. A. after nine states ratified it.