Questions and Answers
What is the best definition of bicameral?
A government made up of two parts or houses.
Once the delegates determined the three-fifths compromise, what issue did they tackle next?
The presidential process.
In what part of the Great Compromise are the ideas of the Virginia plan represented?
The House of Representatives.
The constitution was a result of multiple?
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Which statement about the delegates at the constitutional convention is accurate?
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Why did the Great Compromise and the three-fifths compromise involve so much debate and discussion?
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Why were delegates working to replace the Articles of Confederation?
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Why did the state delegates meet in 1787?
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Study Notes
Bicameral Government
- Defined as a government structure consisting of two separate parts or chambers.
Constitutional Compromises
- The three-fifths compromise was followed by discussions on the presidential election process.
- The Great Compromise established different representation methods for Congress.
Representation in Congress
- The House of Representatives embodies the principles of the Virginia Plan, emphasizing population-based representation.
Nature of the Constitution
- The creation of the constitution resulted from several key compromises among delegates.
Delegates' Viewpoint
- Delegates at the Constitutional Convention viewed their respective states as independent entities.
Debates and Interests
- Significant debate arose from the Great Compromise and the three-fifths compromise, as states prioritized their own interests and requirements.
Articles of Confederation
- Delegates sought to replace the Articles of Confederation due to its inability to establish a strong central government.
Purpose of the 1787 Convention
- In 1787, state delegates convened to explore improvements for the existing governmental system.
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