Constitutional Convention

When creating the legislative branch there were two proposed plans.  Which plan wanted states to have more votes based on population? 

• Connecticut Plan 

• New Jersey Plan

• Virginia Plan

• 3/5th's Plan 

The Great Compromise accomplished which of the following? 

• Created a one house legislature

• Postponed the conversation about slavery

• Added the Bill of Rights 

• Created a two house legislature

In what house of our national legislature, called Congress, does each state have equal representation? 

• Senate 

• House of Representatives 

• General Assembly 

• House of Commons 

What document replaced the Articles of Confederation and established a new national government? 

• The Declaration of Independence 

• The Constitution 

• The Magna Carta 

• The English Bill of Rights 

Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.

• strong state government

• weak government

• strong central government

• legslature

Who was happy with the Virginia plan?

• Small States

• Large States

How many houses are in the Great Compromise?

• 1 (unicameral)

• 2 (bicameral)

How many slaves were counted for representation and taxation?

• Every slave was counted.

• Out of 4 slaves, only 3 were counted.

• Out of 100 slaves, only 3 were counted.

• Out of 5 slaves, only 3 were counted.

What was the result of the Great Compromise?

• Representation in Congress was based upon population.

• Two houses were created, one with equal representation and the other with representation based on population

• Representation in Congress was equal.

• Two houses were created, both with representation based on population.

What were the men who represented their states called?

• Senators

• Congressmen

• Delegates

• Speakers