Question

Which of these was an argument for the New Jersey Plan?


a) It allowed enslaved persons to have representation in Congress.

b) It provided too much power to the states in wartime.

c) It gave the advantage to states that had higher numbers of people.

d) It would provide equal representation for each state.

Answer 1

d) It would provide equal representation for each state.

Answer 2

Which of the following is one way the U.S. Constitution expanded the power of the central government?


a) Creation of a judicial branch

b) Creation of a national bank

c) Creation of the Electoral College

d) Creation of the Monroe Doctrine

Answer 3

b) Creation of a national bank

Answer 4

The Constitution created which of the following to elect the president?


a) A judicial committee

b) Three-fifths Compromise

c) Electoral College

d) The Preamble

Answer 5

c) Electoral College

Answer 6

What was the reason for the Constitutional Convention?


a) To address the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation

b) To debate whether or not to secede from Britain

c) To draft and sign the Declaration of Independence

d) To write a constitution increasing the power of the states

Answer 7

a) To address the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation

Answer 8

Three-Fifths Compromise Connecticut Compromise
Major players Southern states vs. Northern states, Large states vs. small states
Major issue Equal vote for all vs. population based, ____________________


Which of these belongs in the empty box?

a) Electing a president

b) National power versus states' rights

c) Enslaved persons used to determine representation

d) Taxation of exports

Answer 9

c) Enslaved persons used to determine representation