Chapter 3 Review

Which of the following was intended to give the states equal representation in Congress?

• The Virginia Plan
• The New Jersey Plan
• The Electoral College
• 3/5th's Compromise

Which of the following resolved the issues of how slaves would be counted toward each state's population?

• The Virginia Plan
• The New Jersey Plan
• The Great Compromise
• 3/5th's Compromise

This group believed the United States would be better served if most of the power resided in the states.

• Federalists
• Anti-Federalists

Anti-Federalists would not sign the Constitution unless what was added?

• Bicameral legislature
• Bill of Rights
• A plan to repay state debts
• an electoral college

Which of the following was intended to give the states representation in Congress based on population?

• The Virginia Plan
• The New Jersey Plan
• The Electoral College

All of the following were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation except

• Congress could not regulate trade between the states
• Congress could not levy taxes
• No court system to settle disputes.
• The central government had too much power.

The question of how to elect the president was solved by the

• Great Compromise
• 3/5ths Compromise
• Electoral College
• Bill of Rights

The Great Compromise called for this, to resolve the issue of representation in the Congress.

• Unicameral legislature
• Bicameral legislature
• Tricameral legislature

Which of the following resolved the issue of how states would be represented in congress?

• 3/5th's Compromise
• New Jersey Plan
• Virginia Plan
• Great Compromise

The Federalists believed that separation of powers would

• prevent states from getting too powerful
• prevent the federal government from getting too powerful
• make it easier for a strong leader to take control of the government
• make it easier for Congress to act in the interest of the people