Constitutional Convention

What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

• to change the U.S. Constitution

• to write a new constitution

• to make changes to the Articles of Confederation

• to punish Daniel Shay for his rebellion

What did Shay's Rebellion prove ?

• Central government was too weak, a change needed to be made

• States didn't have enough power

• Federal government was too powerful

• States rights were being taken away

Which plan favored larger states, and wanted to set up a Congress based on population?

• New Jersey Plan

• Great Compromise

• Three-Fifth Compromise

• Virginia Plan

Which plan favored small states and wanted to set up a unicameral legislature (1 part)?

• Virginia Plan

• Great Compromise

• New Jersey Plan

• Three Fifth Compromise

Which branch of government makes laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Central Government only

What was the result of the Great Compromise?

• Congress would have one house, with equal representation

• Congress would have two houses, both would have equal representation

• Congress would have one house, all based on population

• Congress would have two houses (bicameral), one based on population and the other with equal representation

The Articles of Confederation was too hard to change. Why?

• it required unanimous consent of all 13 states

• it required 9/13 states to agree

• it required majority of states to agree

• No changes were permitted at all

What was the outcome of the Three-Fifths compromise?

• For every 3 slaves, they would count as 5 people

• there would be 3 parts to the legislative branch

• For every 5 slaves, they would count as 3 free people

• there would be three branches of government

What issue was solved with the Great Compromise?

• how to take a population count

• how the executive branch would be organized

• how the legislative branch would be organized

• what to do about slavery

How did the Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation?

• it avoided issue of state's rights

• it allowed the states to elect representatives

• it enabled the federal government to levy taxes

• it prevented amendments from being passed