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Debates over Representation in Congress

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What was the key issue that influenced the creation of the founding documents of the United States?

Judicial appointments

Representation in Congress (correct)

Taxation policies

Foreign relations

Which plan proposed representation in Congress based on population?

The Connecticut Compromise

The New Jersey Plan

The Virginia Plan (correct)

The Pennsylvania Plan

What did the smaller states fear about the Virginia Plan?

Failing to have a voice in foreign policy

Being overshadowed and their interests ignored (correct)

Experiencing economic collapse

Losing their statehood

Which plan called for equal representation for all states, regardless of population?

The New Jersey Plan Signup and view all the answers

How was the debate over representation in Congress eventually resolved?

Through the Connecticut Compromise, also known as the Great Compromise Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Three-Fifths Compromise?

To grant additional representation in Congress to the Southern states Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Federalist Papers during the debates surrounding the ratification of the Constitution?

To address concerns about individual rights and potential abuses of power Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of including the Bill of Rights in the Constitution?

To limit the power of the government Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary concern of the Southern states regarding slavery during the creation of the founding documents?

That slavery would be abolished or weakened Signup and view all the answers

What did the debates and compromises surrounding the creation of the founding documents lead to?

The emergence of two distinct political factions Signup and view all the answers

What issue did the House of Representatives resolve through its representation based on population?

Representation for larger states Signup and view all the answers

What did supporters of a strong central government form after the debates surrounding the ratification of the Constitution?

Federalist Party Signup and view all the answers

What role did the Three-Fifths Compromise play in determining representation in Congress?

It counted enslaved individuals as three-fifths of a person for representation purposes Signup and view all the answers