Most Delegates to the Constitutional Convention Believed That

question 114

Multiple Choice

Most delegates to the Constitutional Convention believed that

• A) a government with two branches and checks and balances was ideal.
• B) the central government's power should be weak compared to the states.
• C) universal manhood suffrage should be a central tenet.
• D) protecting private property was vital.
• E) the president should be elected by direct vote.

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Definitions:

Oneida Community

A 19th-century utopian community in New York State, known for its unique social, religious, and economic practices, including communal living and complex marriage.

Birth Control

A strategy or method used to prevent pregnancy.

Reproduce Control

The ability or measures taken to regulate or manage the birth rate, including the use of contraception, family planning, and fertility treatments.

John Humphrey Noyes

An American utopian socialist who founded the Oneida Community in the 19th century, known for its radical social and sexual practices.