The Great Compromise

The Great Compromise was a compromise between--

• Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan
• Virginia Plan and New York Plan
• Virginia Plan and Delaware Plan

The Virginia Plan wanted representation based on--

• population
• equality for every state
• money

The New Jersey Plan wanted representation in government based on--

• population
• equality for every state
• state size

What kind of congress did the Great Compromise establish/create?

• 1 House that controls everything
• 2 Houses that have no power
• 2 Houses that both vote on laws

Congress is made up of two houses, which one is based on population?

• House of Burgesses
• Senate
• House of Representatives
• Continental Congress

Congress is made up of two houses, which one has equal representation of 2 representatives per state?

• House of Burgesses
• Senate
• House of Representatives
• Continental Congress

Who was happy with the Virginia plan?

• Small States
• Large States

How many houses are in the Great Compromise?

• 1 (unicameral)
• 2 (bicameral)

Which kind of state is happy with the House of Representatives (based on population)?

• Small State
• Large State

Which kind of state is happy with the Senate?

• Small State
• Large State