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17 Cards in this Set
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How many houses in the legislature for the Virginia Plan? |
Two houses |
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How many houses in the legislature for the New Jersey Plan? |
One house |
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How was representation decided in the Virginia Plan? |
It was based on population. |
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How was representation decided in the New Jersey Plan? |
Each state got one vote. |
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Which states favored the Virginia Plan? |
Big states |
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Which states favored the New Jersey Plan? |
Small states |
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Who suggested the Great Compromise? |
Rodger Sherman of Connecticut |
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What was the name of the first house in the bicameral houses? |
The Senate |
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What was the name of the second house in the bicameral houses? |
The House of Representatives |
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How was representation decided in the first house? |
Each state had two members. |
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How was representation decided in the second house? |
The number of people varies based on the states population. |
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Where was the Constitutional Convention held and when? |
Philadelphia in September 1787. |
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What was the original intention of the Constitutional Convention? |
To fix the Articles of Confederation. |
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How many states had to ratify the new Constitution? |
9 out of 13 |
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What were some of the strengths of the Articles of Confederation? |
Each state felt they had an equal voice; no confusion in voting. |
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What powers did the Articles of Confederation have? |
They could conduct foreign affairs, maintain armed forces, borrow money, and issue currency. |
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What were some of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? |
It didn't have a powerful central government, couldn't pass laws unless 9 states agreed, can't regulate trade, and cannot force soldiers to join the military. |
