Civics Unit1 A24 The Great Compromise

What is the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention mentioned in the text?

• To revise the Articles of Confederation

• To elect a new president

• To declare independence from Britain

• To start a new government from scratch

Which state did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention?

• Pennsylvania

• Rhode Island

• Virginia

• New York

What sentiment did Thomas Jefferson express about the Constitution?

• It should reflect the present circumstances only

• It was unnecessary and should not be created

• It should provide for future generations, not just the present

• It should be based solely on the delegates' opinions

Who was unanimously selected as presiding officer at the Constitutional Convention?

• Edmund Randolph

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Robert Morris

What was the key implication for a strong national government recognized at the Constitutional Convention?

• The need for a new currency system

• The need for available troops for national service in war or emergency

• The need for better trade agreements with other countries

• The need for a new capital city

Which two individuals are mentioned as using their personalities at key moments during the discussions?

• George Mason and James Madison

• George Washington and Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton and John Jay

What was the Virginia Plan's proposal for the legislative branch?

• One house chosen by the people

• Two houses with equal representation

• Two houses, one based on population and the other chosen by the lower house

• A single house chosen by state legislatures

What was the legislative structure proposed by the New Jersey Plan?

• Two Houses

• One House

• Three Houses

• No Legislative Branch

According to the New Jersey Plan, how were the representatives in the legislature to be chosen?

• By the President

• By the people

• By state legislatures

• By a national lottery

What was the proposed structure of the executive branch in the New Jersey Plan?

• A single person chosen by the people

• A single person chosen by Congress

• Multiple executives chosen by Congress

• Multiple executives chosen by the people