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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhen creating the legislative branch there were two proposed plans. Which plan wanted states to have more votes based on population?Connecticut PlanNew Jersey PlanVirginia Plan3/5th's Plan
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe Great Compromise accomplished which of the following?Created a one house legislaturePostponed the conversation about slaveryAdded the Bill of RightsCreated a two house legislature
- 3. Multiple ChoiceIn what house of our national legislature, called Congress, does each state have equal representation?SenateHouse of RepresentativesGeneral AssemblyHouse of Commons
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat document replaced the Articles of Confederation and established a new national government?The Declaration of IndependenceThe ConstitutionThe Magna CartaThe English Bill of Rights
- 5. Multiple ChoiceAmericans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.strong state governmentweak governmentstrong central governmentlegslature
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWho was happy with the Virginia plan?Small StatesLarge States
- 7. Multiple ChoiceHow many houses are in the Great Compromise?1 (unicameral)2 (bicameral)
- 8. Multiple ChoiceHow many slaves were counted for representation and taxation?Every slave was counted.Out of 4 slaves, only 3 were counted.Out of 100 slaves, only 3 were counted.Out of 5 slaves, only 3 were counted.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the result of the Great Compromise?Representation in Congress was based upon population.Two houses were created, one with equal representation and the other with representation based on populationRepresentation in Congress was equal.Two houses were created, both with representation based on population.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe Great Compromise was a compromise between--Mass. Plan and New Jersey PlanVirginia Plan and New Jersey PlanVirginia Plan and New York PlanVirginia Plan and Delaware Plan
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat were the men who represented their states called?SenatorsCongressmenDelegatesSpeakers
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWho was the president of the Constitutional Convention?George WashingtonThomas JeffersonJames MadisonJohn Adams
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe _______________ Plan proposed a strong federal government with two branches.VirginiaNew JerseyConnecticutThree-fifths
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe three branches of government are ________________Executive, Legislative, and JudicialLegislative, Judicial, and NationalExecutive, Principle, and JudicialJudicial, National, and Legislative
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich part of the legislative branch has representation based on population?SenateJudicialHouse of
RepresentativesHouse of Congress - 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich part of the legislative branch has the same number of representatives for each state?House of RepresentativesJudicialExecutiveSenate
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe Three-fifths compromise helpedprotect the economyincrease representationprotect slaveryincrease taxes
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhy is the Constitution considered a "living document"?It has changed with timeIt is rewritten by each presidentIt has remained the same over the yearsIt is signed each year by members of Congress
- 19. Multiple Choice
What event led to the calling of the Constitutional Convention?
Government can't collect taxes
Shay's Rebellion
Revolutionary War
Boston tea party
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich Plan was favored by small states?New Jersey PlanVirginia Plan
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