Compromises of the Constitution

Which of the following best fit with the Virginia Plan? Select all that apply.

• Favored large states

• Favored small states

• Representation based on population

• Each state receives one vote

Which of the following best explains the New Jersey Plan? Select all that apply.

• Favored by large states

• Created two house legislature

• Each state got one vote

• Favored small states

Which compromise created a two house legislature with one house based on population and one house with equal representation?

• Three-Fifths Compromise

• New Jersey Plan

• Great Compromise

• Virginia Plan

Under the Three-Fifths Compromise, how many slaves counted for taxation and representation purposes?

• Five out of three

• Three out of five

• None of them

• All of them

The Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan were trying to answer the question...

• "Should slaves be counted for representation and taxation?
• "How should states be represented in Congress?"

Who was happy with the Virginia plan?

• Small States
• Large States

How many votes does any state get in the New Jersey Plan?

• 5
• 1
• 3
• 100

How many houses are in the Great Compromise?

• 1 (unicameral)
• 2 (bicameral)

Which kind of state is happy with the House of Representatives (based on population)?

• Small State
• Large State

Which kind of state is happy with the Senate?

• Small State
• Large State