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WorksheetsConstitutional Convention
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
The Constitutional Convention was held in
New York City
Philadelphia
Boston
Syracuse
A representative sent to a conference
delegate
framer
founding father
A person who shapes a concept or plan.
Delegate
Framer
Founding Fathers
Delegates to the Constitutional Convention from large states felt that they should have more votes in government because they had a larger population.
True
False
Delegates to the Constitutional Convention from small states felt that they should have less votes in government because they had a smaller population.
True
False
Which of the following was NOT part of the Virginia Plan?
Power of the government would be spread among three branches-the executive, the legislative and the judicial.
There would be two sections of the legislative branch- the Senate and the House of Representatives.
In both sections (or houses), the number of representatives would be base on the state's population.
The Founding Fathers were compensated (paid) for their work at the Constitutional Convention.
Which states were in favor of the Virginia Plan?
Small states
Large States
Which plan suggested that there would only be one house in the legislative branch and that each start would only have one vote?
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
Connecticut Compromise
Great Compromise
The different sections of our government are referred to as
branches
houses
stems
homes
The sections of our legislative branch are called
houses
branches
stems
homes
Which of the following was NOT a part of the Connecticut Compromise?
There would be three branches.
There would be two houses in the legislative branch; the Senate and the House of Representatives.
The Senate would have two representatives per state. The House would be based on population.
The executive branch would be the most powerful.
BONUS: Another name for the Connecticut Compromise is
