Understanding the Constitutional Compromises

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What was a key feature of the Virginia Plan?

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Representation based on state population

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Why did small states favor the New Jersey Plan?

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It gave equal representation in Congress

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What issue did the Great Compromise resolve?

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Representation in Congress

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How did the Great Compromise structure Congress?

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Two houses: one based on population, one equal

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What was the purpose of the Three-Fifths Compromise?

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To count enslaved people as 3/5 of a person for population

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What was the key concern in the debate over the executive branch?

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Fear of creating a king-like figure

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How was the President chosen under the new Constitution?

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By the Electoral College

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Why was the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?

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To create a stronger national government

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What powers were granted to Congress under the new Constitution? Options: Power to tax, Power to appoint state governors, Power to abolish state laws, Power to directly elect the President

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Power to tax

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How did the Three-Fifths Compromise affect representation in the House of Representatives?

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It increased representation for Southern states by counting enslaved people as 3/5 of a person.