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