Constitution Compromises

The Great Compromise called for a house of representatives and a Senate which is called-

• bicameral

• unicameral

• one camel

• Three camels

One of the major issues debated at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia was -

• proposing a new strategy to proceed with the abolition of slavery

• creating a plan for representation of both large and small states

• whether or not to remain neutral in the French Revolution

• if Missouri should be allowed to join the country as a free state

Which group of states benefited the most from the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• Eastern States

• Northern States

• Southern States

• Western States

Which plan at the convention proposed that representation in Congress be based on each state's population?

• The Virginia Plan

• The New Jersey Plan

• The Great Compromise

Which plan at the convention proposed that representation in Congress be equal for all states?

• The Virginia Plan

• The Great Compromise

• The New Jersey Plan

How was the conflict concerning representation between large and small states resolved?

• Three branches of the national government were formed.

• A federal court system was established.

• The House of Representatives and Senate were created.

• A cabinet was formed to advise the President.

Which of the following compromises dealt with the issue of slavery in regards to representation?

• The Great Compromise

• 3/5th Compromise

What was the main purpose of the Great Compromise during the Constitutional Convention?

• To establish a bicameral legislature

• To abolish slavery

• To create a national bank

• To declare independence from Britain

Which compromise resolved the issue of counting slaves for representation and taxation purposes?

• The Missouri Compromise

• The Great Compromise

• The Three-Fifths Compromise

• The Commerce Compromise

What was the primary concern of the New Jersey Plan?

• Equal representation for all states

• Representation based on population

• A strong executive branch

• A unicameral legislature