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15 Cards in this Set
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How many houses are in the legislature in the v plan? |
2 houses |
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How was representation decided in the v plan? |
by population |
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Which states favored the v plan? (Big or small) |
Big |
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How many houses are in the legislature in the nj plan? |
1 house |
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How was representation decided in the nj plan? |
each state will have one vote. |
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Which states favored the nj plan? |
small |
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The great compromise: who suggested it? |
Roger Sherman of Connecticut |
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Bicameral houses: |
Senate & house of representatives |
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How was representation decided in the B house? |
Each states will receive two votes regardless of population; States liked the idea because of the equality. |
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where and when was the convention held? |
September 1786 in Philadelphia |
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How many states had to ratify the new constitution. |
9 of 13 |
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What were some strengths of the A of C |
each state felt they had an equal voice; no confusion in voting. |
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What powers did the A of C have? |
could print currency, conduct foreign relations, maintain in army, borrow money. |
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weaknesses of A of C: |
no authority to raise money by taxes no control over foreign trade, all states had to agree to change amendment. |
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