Understanding U.S. Legislative Compromises

The video tutorial covers the major compromises made by the states before the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. It explains the role of Congress in lawmaking, the concept of representation, and the challenges faced by smaller and larger states. The video discusses the Virginia and New Jersey Plans, leading to the Great Compromise, which established a bicameral legislature. It also addresses the Three-Fifths Compromise regarding the counting of slaves for representation. The tutorial concludes with instructions for a student activity to reinforce the concepts learned.

What is the main goal of the video tutorial?

• To learn about the history of the United States

• To understand the role of the President

• To identify and describe the major compromises made before the ratification of the Constitution

• To explore the architecture of the United States Capitol

What is the primary function of the United States Congress?

• To elect the President

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

How do states like Hawaii have a voice in Congress?

• By sending letters to Congress

• By directly voting on laws

• By sending representatives to speak for them

• By having a state governor represent them

What is a legislature?

• A group of people that elect the President

• A group of people that meet to write laws

• A group of people that enforce laws

• A group of people that interpret laws

Where does the Maryland state legislature meet?

• Annapolis

• Washington, D.C.

• Richmond

• Baltimore

What was the main issue addressed by the Virginia Plan?

• A strong executive branch

• Equal representation for all states

• Representation based on state population

• A single legislative house

What was the Great Compromise?

• A compromise on the election of the President

• A compromise that created a bicameral legislature

• A compromise on the powers of the judiciary

• A compromise on the issue of slavery

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

• 500

• 435

• 200

• 100

What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• A compromise that allowed three-fifths of Congress to pass laws

• A compromise that gave three-fifths of states more power

• A compromise that counted every five slaves as three people for representation

• A compromise that counted every three slaves as five people for representation

What was the impact of the Three-Fifths Compromise on state representation?

• It decreased representation for states with large slave populations

• It had no impact on state representation

• It increased representation for states with large slave populations

• It allowed states to choose their level of representation