Ben Franklin Compromises - U.S. Constitution

What was the main issue regarding the representation/apportionment of Congress?

• How to elect the President

• The role of the Supreme Court

• Whether Congress should be based on state size or population

• The location of the nation's capital

What analogy did Franklin use to describe the process of compromise?

• Building a bridge

• Crafting a joint of wood

• Sailing a ship

• Planting a tree

What was the outcome of Franklin's mediation efforts?

• A compromise on congressional representation was reached

• The convention was dissolved

• A new form of government was created

• The Articles of Confederation were strengthened

How were enslaved people counted in the population for representation?

• As full persons

• As half persons

• As three-fifths of a person

• They were not counted

Why was the issue of slavery not directly addressed in the Constitution?

• It was considered a necessary evil for the Union

• It was already abolished in most states

• The delegates were all in agreement

• It was not a significant issue at the time

What was Franklin's view on the imperfections of the Constitution?

• He was indifferent to its flaws

• He believed it was perfect

• He thought it was the best possible under the circumstances

• He wanted to rewrite it entirely

What did Franklin believe was necessary for the new nation to move forward?

• A strong military

• Unity and compromise

• Complete independence from Britain

• A monarchy

What did Franklin say about the Constitution's approach to perfection?

• It was the worst possible outcome

• It was surprisingly close to perfection

• It was far from perfect

• It was irrelevant to the nation's future

What ongoing debate does the Constitution framework support?

• The role of the military

• The definition of 'we the people'

• The location of the capital

• The power of the judiciary

What was Franklin's response when asked if the new government was a republic or a monarchy?

• Neither, it is a democracy

• A republic, if you can keep it

• Both, depending on the situation

• A monarchy, if you can keep it