Who Wrote the US Constituition? Wonders U2Wk1

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What is equal representation?

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Equal representation means every state gets the same amount of votes in a legislative body.

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What is proportional representation?

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Proportional representation means the number of votes a state gets depends on its population.

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What does the term 'resolve' mean?

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To settle or find a solution to a problem.

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Why did delegates form committees?

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Delegates formed committees to speed up the process of discussion and voting.

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What was the Virginia Plan?

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The Virginia Plan was a proposal for a new government structure that included proportional representation.

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What is the purpose of sidebars in a text?

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Sidebars provide additional information or insights related to the main text.

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What does the term 'delegate' refer to?

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A delegate is a person chosen to represent others, especially in a legislative assembly.

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What was the Great Compromise?

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The Great Compromise was an agreement that created a two-house legislature with both equal and proportional representation.

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What role did Benjamin Franklin play in the Constitutional Convention?

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Benjamin Franklin was a delegate who contributed to discussions and compromises during the Constitutional Convention.

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What is the Articles of Confederation?

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The Articles of Confederation was the first constitution of the United States, which established a weak central government.