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20 Cards in this Set
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How many houses are in legislature are in the Virginia plan? |
2 |
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Houses in legislature in the New Jersey plan |
1 |
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Virginia plan, representation was decided by? |
Population |
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New Jersey plan, How was representation decided? |
Each state has one vote, chosen by congress. |
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Virginia plan |
Big |
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New Jersey Plan |
small |
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Who suggested the Great Compromise? |
Roger Sherman of Connecticut |
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Bicameral House, name of the first house |
Senate |
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Bicameral house, name of second house |
House of Representatives |
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How was representation decided in the first house? |
2 members of each state (senate) |
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How was representation decided in the second house? |
Members based on Pop. |
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Where and when was the Constitutional Convention Held? |
Philadelphia in September 1787 |
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What was the original intention of the Constitution Convention |
A change in the A of C |
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How many states had to agree to ratify the new Constitution? |
9 of the 13 |
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What were some powers of the A of C |
Congress could conduct foreign affairs, and borrow money |
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Under the A of C, how many houses were in the legislature, and how many votes did each state get? |
1 house 1 vote |
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Who is often referred to as the Father of Confederation, Why is he called this? |
James Madison, he was the author of the basic plan of Constitution. |
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What intellectual movement helped inspire the creation of the Constitution? |
The Enlightenment |
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What caused Shay's Rebellion |
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dog |
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