What was the main goal of the Constitutional Convention?
To revise the Articles of Confederation
How many delegates were at the Constitutional Convention
How many delegates were at the convention that signed the Declaration of Independence?
Which two people proposed "The Virginia Plan?"
James Madison and Edmund Randolph
What were the three branches in "The Virginia Plan" and what did each of the branches do?
-Legislative branch passed the laws
-Executive branch carried out the laws
-Judical branch was the system of courts
Under "The Virginia Plan" how many houses were there and what was their names?
Senate and House of Representatives
Who proposed "The New Jersey Plan?"
Who proposed the Great Compromise?
What is a compromise?
Settlement in which each side gives up some of its demands in order to reach an agreement
What was the lower house known as?
The House of Representatives
What was the upper house known as?
How were the people in The House Of Representatives elected?
By popular vote
How were the people in The Senate elected?
By state legislatures
How were seats in The House of Representatives awarded?
Each state would be awarded seats according to its population
How were the seats in The Senate awarded?
Each state had two senators no matter the states size or population
What was the biggest disagreement between the Northern and Southern states?
What was the three-fifths compromise?
3/5 of all slaves would be counted as population
What was the date when the constitution was signed?
September 17, 1787
How many states must ratify the constitution before it can go into effect?
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