Constitutional Convention Quiz

What was the name of the plan introduced by Randolph and written by Madison that kicked off the convention?

• Pennsylvania Plan

• Massachusetts Plan

• Virginia Plan

• New York Plan

What was the biggest debate issue between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey plans?

• Taxation policies

• Representation based on population

• Executive branch powers

• Judicial branch structure

What was the name of the compromise that saw the difference between the Virginia and New Jersey plans?

• Great Compromise

• Grand Compromise

• Federal Compromise

• National Compromise

What did the Great Compromise propose that made both sides kind of happy?

• Increase in state sovereignty

• Abolishment of slavery

• Equal representation in both houses

• Expansion of executive powers

What compromises were made on slavery?

• One-fourth compromise and slave trade allowance

• One-half compromise and slave trade allowance

• Three-fifths compromise and slave trade ban

• Two-thirds compromise and slave trade ban

What did the three-fifths compromise state?

• Every six slaves would count as four persons towards representation and taxes

• Every three slaves would count as one person towards representation and taxes

• Every four slaves would count as two persons towards representation and taxes

• Every five slaves would count as three persons towards representation and taxes

What did some delegates feel was missing from the Constitution?

• Electoral college

• Bill of Rights

• Checks and balances

• Separation of powers

How many states were needed for the Constitution to go into effect?

• 9 out of 13 states

• 7 out of 13 states

• 5 out of 13 states

• 11 out of 13 states

Why could the Constitutional Convention be considered unconstitutional from the very start?

• Lack of representation from all 13 states

• Inadequate discussion on executive powers

• Violation of state sovereignty

• Absence of a unanimous vote for amendments

Which state did not show up for the Constitutional Convention?

• Virginia

• New York

• Rhode Island

• Pennsylvania