Constitutional Convention

Front

Which plan called for states with bigger populations to have more representation in government?

Back

Virginia Plan

Front

What was the name of the Rebellion where farmers/soldiers rebelled after not being paid for fighting in the American Revolution?

Back

Shay's Rebellion

Front

Why did the South want to count enslaved people for purposes of representation?

Back

To increase their population count and gain more seats in the House of Representatives

Front

What did the Constitution replace?

Back

Articles of Confederation

Front

What determines how the Electoral College selects the President?

Back

The outcome of the popular vote in each state, which guides how most electors cast their votes

Front

How did delegates at the Constitutional Convention decide to count enslaved people when determining state representation?

Back

Three out of every five enslaved people were counted

Front

Which group supported a strong government?

Back

Federalists

Front

What settled the debate between the Virginia Plan (big state) and the New Jersey plan (small state)?

Back

The Great Compromise

Front

What rule did all those attending the Constitutional Convention have to follow?

Back

Secrecy

Front

Who is considered the Father of the Constitution?

Back

James Madison