The Great Compromise

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What does the phrase "representation in Congress" mean?

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each state gets a certain number of people to speak for them in Congress

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What is Congress?

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a group of people from the United States who gather to create and pass laws for the country; they meet in Washington, D.C.

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What does the term "delegate" mean?

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a person sent or elected to represent others

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Compromise means...

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an agreement made by both sides giving up a little of what they want in order to reach a solution

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The Great Compromise was a compromise between--

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Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan

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The Virginia Plan wanted representation based on--

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population

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The New Jersey Plan wanted representation in government based on--

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equality for every state

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What kind of congress did the Great Compromise establish?

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2 Houses that both vote on laws

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Congress is made up of two houses, which one is based on population? Options: House of Burgesses, Senate, House of Representatives, Continental Congress

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House of Representatives

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Congress is made up of two houses, which one has equal representation of 2 representatives per state?

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Senate