
Exploring the Constitutional Convention

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Emma Peterson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the founding fathers believe the Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced?
The Articles were too strong.
They wanted to increase state power.
The Articles created a weak national government.
They wanted to create a monarchy.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'bicameral' mean in the context of Congress?
Congress has three branches.
Congress is a single unified body.
Congress is divided into two sections.
Congress has no divisions.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between proportional and equal representation?
Both are based on state population.
Proportional representation is based on state population, while equal representation gives each state the same number of representatives.
Both give each state the same number of representatives.
Proportional representation gives each state the same number of representatives, while equal representation is based on state population.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
It created only one branch of government.
It had a national militia.
It had the power to tax.
It allowed for a strong national government.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who were two key figures that called for the Constitutional Convention?
John Jay and Patrick Henry
George Washington and Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
James Madison and Alexander Hamilton
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the Virginia Plan propose?
A unicameral Congress with proportional representation.
A bicameral Congress with proportional representation.
A unicameral Congress with equal representation.
A monarchy.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which plan favored smaller states by proposing equal representation?
The Virginia Plan
The New Jersey Plan
The Connecticut Plan
The Great Compromise
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