Constitution/Bill of Rights Set Two

Front

Which plan at the Constitutional Convention proposed a compromise between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan, creating a bicameral legislature with one chamber based on population and the other with equal representation?

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Connecticut Compromise

Front

Which plan at the Constitutional Convention favored equal representation for each state?

Back

New Jersey Plan

Front

According to the Virginia Plan, how was representation in the legislature to be determined?

Back

Based on population

Front

What plan did James Madison propose at the Constitutional Convention for the structure of the government?

Back

Virginia Plan

Front

Who was the President of the Constitutional Convention?

Back

George Washington

Front

In a federal system, Congress would share power with the states. True or False?

Back

True

Front

What was one thing that Congress could not do under the Articles of Confederation?

Back

control trade

Front

Which event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and led to calls for a stronger central government?

Back

Shay's Rebellion

Front

Which law described how a territory could become a state and outlawed slavery in the territories?

Back

Northwest Ordinance

Front

What document made Congress the national government, with each state having one vote in Congress?

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Articles of Confederation