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Understanding Constitutional Compromises and Checks and Balances

This activity guides you through key compromises made during the Constitutional Convention, including the Great Compromise and the 3/5 Compromise, as well as the agreements between the North and South regarding the slave trade and fugitives. Additionally, explore the intricacies of the U.S. Constitution by investigating examples of checks and balances to understand how power is distributed among different branches of government. Document your findings as you engage in this detailed scavenger hunt.

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Understanding Constitutional Compromises and Checks and Balances

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  1. Warm-up • Use pg. 208-209 in the patterned cover book to write down the details of the following compromises from the Constitutional Convention: • The Great Compromise • The 3/5 Compromise • What were the compromises made between North and South about the slave trade and fugitives?

  2. Constitutional Scavenger Hunt • Use pgs. 222-245 in the patterned cover book to discover various aspects of our Constitution. • Write down patterns/examples of checks and balances as you work through the questions. • For example, if one group brings articles of impeachment, a different group must impeach(hold the trial). • Explain in greater detail at least two of the examples or patterns in the margins on the front page.

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