ch 2 the founding and the constitution

Question 1

the articles of confederation established a ____ govt, reflecting their _____ that a strong govt would infringe upon individual liberty

Answer 1

weak
fear

Question 2

during the constitutional convention, the delegates disagreed over how representation should be determined resulting in

Answer 2

a bicameral legislature in which one chamber would be apportioned based on state population and in the other states would receive equal representation

Question 3

how was the debate surrounding the counting of enslaved black people for purposes of representation in the house of representatives resolved

Answer 3

3/5s of enslaved people would be counted

Question 4

what motivated the colonists desire to for a stronger central govt leading to the declaration of independence

Answer 4

the desire of colonies to pursue westward expansions against the wishes of king George 3 and native people

Question 5

how does the constitution limit the power of national govt

Answer 5

federalism and the separation of powers

Question 6

how did the perspectives of the federalist differ from that of the antifederalist

Answer 6

federalists supported a stronger national govt while the anti federalist supported a limited govt