The Constitutional Convention

Where did the Constitutional Convention of 1787 take place?

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Richmond, Virginia

• Washington D.C.

• Paris, France

Which of the two plans presented at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was favored mostly by large states?

• New Jersey Plan

• New York Plan

• Connecticut Plan

• Virginia Plan

Which of the two plans presented at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was favored mostly by small states?

• Virginia Plan

• Connecticut Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• New York Plan

In what year did the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia take place?

• 1776

• 1787

• 1890

• 1693

What agreement was made between the Northern and Southern States in the 3/5 Compromise?

• Slaves would count as 3/5 of a person

• All slaves would count towards population

• Only 3 of the Southern States would get representation in Congress

• Only 5 of the Northern States would get representation in Congress

What are the three branches of government in the United States known as? (Select Three Answer Choices)

• Executive

• Congressional

• Legislative

• Judicial

Which of the two plans presented at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 would give representation in Congress based on population?

• New Jersey Plan

• Connecticut Plan

• Virginia Plan

• New York Plan

Which of the two plans presented at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 would give states equal representation in Congress?

• New Jersey Plan

• Connecticut Plan

• Virginia Plan

• New York Plan

Which delegate at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was responsible for developing the Virginia Plan?

• Luther Martin

• William Paterson

• Rufus King

• James Madison

What was the name of the compromise, which was agreed upon at the Constitutional Convention of 1787, that provided the current system of government in the United States?

• New Jersey Plan

• Connecticut Compromise

• Virginia Plan

• New York Compromise