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Which plan, presented at the Constitutional Convention, called for representation based on population?
The Virginia Plan.
Which plan called for equal representation in Congress, regardless of state size?
The New Jersey Plan.
What was the significance of the Federalist Papers?
They argued in favor of ratifying the Constitution.
What were the Anti-Federalists' main concerns about the new Constitution?
They feared it gave too much power to the national government and lacked protections for individual rights.
How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution?
Nine out of thirteen.
What were the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights.
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
To protect individual liberties and address concerns of the Anti-Federalists.
What was one major precedent George Washington set as the first president?
He established the cabinet system or voluntarily stepped down after two terms.
What was the purpose of Hamilton’s Financial Plan?
To stabilize the U.S. economy by paying off war debts, establishing a national bank, and imposing tariffs.
What was the main disagreement between Hamilton and Jefferson regarding the National Bank?
Hamilton supported a loose interpretation of the Constitution, while Jefferson supported a strict interpretation.
What is the Fugitive Slave Act (1787), and why was it significant?
It required escaped enslaved people to be returned to their owners, even in free states, creating tension between North and South.
Who is the head of the Judicial Branch in the United States?
The Supreme Court
Who was a prominent Federalist?
Hamilton, Madison, Jay, Adams
Who was a prominent Anti-Federalist?
Jefferson, Monroe, Patrick Henry
