In the Northwest
In which year was the Northwest Ordinance enacted?
1787
What does the Great Compromise establish?
Bicameral legislature
How many fifths was each slave counted for representation?
Three fifths
What system prevents one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech?
First
Did the Northwest Ordinance allow slavery?
No
How many senators does each state have?
2
The Compromise was between which two groups of states?
Slave and Free
How many branches are in the U.S. government?
3
Which amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures?
Fourth
What was the population requirement ot apply to be a new state?
60,000
What does the Great Compromise help to balance?
Population, equality
What was the main 2 reasons of the 3/5ths Compromise?
Representation and Taxation
Who interprets laws in the U.S. government?
Judiciary
Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?
Eighth
What was prohibited regarding religion in the Northwest Ordinance?
Establishing Religion
Which two plans were reconciled in the Great Compromise?
Virginia, New Jersey
The 3/5ths Compromise was a result of debates during which convention?
Constitutional
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative
Which amendment provides the right to counsel?
Sixth
What type of government structure did the Northwest Ordinance outline?
Republic (Self Government)
How many representatives are in the House?
435
The 3/5ths Compromise was part of which foundational US document?
Constitution
What outlines the powers of government branches?
Constitution
Which amendment protects citizens from the establishment of religion?
first