Constitutional Convention Review Questions

Front

Before the U.S. Constitution was ratified, the United States was governed by which document? Options: Magna Carta, Articles of Confederation, Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence

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Articles of Confederation

Front

Which of these was the greatest challenge for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention? How to respond to the interests of foreign countries. How to address the concerns of farmers and ranchers. How to balance the interests of large and small states. How to get agreement between the Eastern and Western states

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How to balance the interests of large and small states.

Front

Who was the main writer of the Constitution?

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James Madison

Front

In the Virginia Plan representation in congress was based on population. Which states favored this plan?

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Large States

Front

How many houses would be in Congress under the New Jersey Plan?

Back

One

Front

The Senate will have equal representation for each state. The House of Representatives will be based on ... ?

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Population

Front

In the New Jersey Plan, states received equal representation in congress. Which states favored this plan?

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Small States

Front

An agreement in which both sides give up something.

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Compromise

Front

The New Jersey Plan and the Virginia Plan main disagreement was....

Back

if the legislative branch should favor small or large states.

Front

Which two things did the Great Compromise create?

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Two Houses in Congress, one equal and one based on population