Constitutional Convention Quiz

What was the Virginia Plan?

• The Virginia Plan was a proposal for a monarchy to replace the existing government.

• The Virginia Plan was a proposal for a judicial branch with unlimited power over the legislative and executive branches.

• The Virginia Plan was a proposal for a bicameral legislative branch with representation based on population, proposed by Virginia delegates.

• The Virginia Plan was a proposal for a unicameral legislative branch with equal representation for all states.

What was the New Jersey Plan?

• The New Jersey Plan was a proposal for a confederation of independent states.

• The New Jersey Plan was a proposal for a monarchy in the United States.

• The New Jersey Plan was a proposal for a bicameral legislature with representation based on population.

• The New Jersey Plan was a proposal for a unicameral legislature with equal representation for each state.

What was the Great Compromise?

• The Great Compromise was an agreement that granted voting rights to women in the United States.

• The Great Compromise was an agreement that established a monarchy in the United States.

• The Great Compromise was an agreement that abolished slavery in the United States.

• The Great Compromise was an agreement that created a bicameral legislature with representation based on both population and equal representation for each state.

What were the Ratification debates?

• Discussions and debates held to decide whether or not to declare war on Great Britain.

• Discussions and debates held to decide whether or not to establish a monarchy in the United States.

• Discussions and debates held to decide whether or not to abolish slavery.

• Discussions and debates held to decide whether or not to ratify the United States Constitution.

Which plan proposed a strong executive branch with limited power for the states?

• Georgia Plan

• Pennsylvania Plan

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

Which plan proposed a weak central government with more power given to the states?

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Federalist Papers

Which compromise established a bicameral legislature with representation based on population in the House of Representatives and equal representation for all states in the Senate?

• Connecticut Compromise

• New Jersey Plan

• Virginia Plan

• Three-Fifths Compromise

What were the Ratification debates about?

• The Ratification debates were about the adoption of the United States Constitution.

• The Ratification debates were about the separation of powers within the government.

• The Ratification debates were about the establishment of a monarchy.

• The Ratification debates were about the abolition of slavery.

Which plan proposed a bicameral legislature with representation based on population?

• Connecticut Plan

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• Pennsylvania Plan

Which plan proposed a unicameral legislature with equal representation for all states?

• Virginia Plan

• Connecticut Plan

• Pennsylvania Plan

• New Jersey Plan