Constitutional Convention Quiz

What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention held in 1787 in Philadelphia?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To restructure the federal government

• To draft the Bill of Rights

• To elect the first President of the United States

Which plan proposed that representation in Congress should be based on state population?

• New Jersey Plan

• Virginia Plan

• Connecticut Plan

• Pennsylvania Plan

Which plan suggested equal representation for each state in Congress?

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• Connecticut Plan

• Massachusetts Plan

How many houses are there in the U.S. Congress as a result of the Great Compromise?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

In the House of Representatives, how is the number of representatives per state determined?

• By the state's land area

• By the state's population

• By the state's wealth

• By the state's age

How many total representatives are there in the House of Representatives?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 500

In the Senate, how many senators does each state have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

How many total senators are there in the U.S. Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 150

• 200

Which plan was favored by larger states during the Constitutional Convention?

• New Jersey Plan

• Virginia Plan

• Connecticut Plan

• Delaware Plan

Which plan was favored by smaller states during the Constitutional Convention?

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• Connecticut Plan

• Maryland Plan