Drafting the Constitution Quiz and Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the best definition of bicameral?

An act of working as a lawmaker for a group

A legislature based on size of the state

A government made up of two parts or houses (correct)

An agreement reached after long debate

Which statement about the delegates at the Constitutional Convention is accurate?

The delegates considered each one of their states to have independent interests. (correct)

The delegates agreed on the same constitutional principles.

The delegates all came to the convention from the same region.

The delegates agreed on what governmental changes were necessary.

Which statement about the Great Compromise is accurate?

It merged the ideas of multiple delegates' plans. (correct)

It included all of Edmund Randolph's ideas.

It was a completely new and different plan.

It overlooked the issue of state representation.

What was the subject of the most debate between large and small states at the Constitutional Convention?

Representation Signup and view all the answers

What is the best definition of unicameral?

A government with one legislative body Signup and view all the answers

How did the Great Compromise resolve the dispute about representation?

It created balance by blending the Virginia and New Jersey plans. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Great Compromise and the Three-Fifths Compromise involve so much debate and discussion at the Constitutional Convention?

Each state was most concerned for its own interests and needs. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the northern states in the 1780s is accurate?

They generally had less enslaved labor than the southern states. Signup and view all the answers

The men sent to the convention to represent their states were best known as?

delegates Signup and view all the answers

Once the delegates settled the Great Compromise, what issue did they tackle next?

The Three-Fifths Compromise Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Bicameral Definition

A bicameral legislature consists of two parts or houses, allowing for a more comprehensive representation of the population.

Delegates at the Constitutional Convention

Delegates represented diverse interests from their respective states, leading to varied opinions on constitutional principles and governmental changes.

Great Compromise

The Great Compromise successfully combined multiple proposals from delegates, creating a balanced approach to representation in Congress.

Key Debate Topic

Representation emerged as the primary point of contention between large and small states, highlighting differing needs and interests.

Unicameral Definition

A unicameral government features a single legislative body, differing from a bicameral system.

Resolution of Representation Dispute

The Great Compromise integrated aspects of both the Virginia and New Jersey plans, achieving a balanced representation in Congress.

Debates on Compromises

Extensive debates on the Great Compromise and the Three-Fifths Compromise stemmed from states prioritizing their own interests and concerns.

Northern States in the 1780s

Northern states had a generally lower reliance on enslaved labor compared to southern states, reflecting differences in economic structures.

Delegates Representation

The individuals attending the convention were referred to as delegates, tasked with representing their states' interests.

Following the Great Compromise

After establishing the Great Compromise, delegates proceeded to address the Three-Fifths Compromise, which dealt with how enslaved individuals would be counted for representation.

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Test your knowledge on the key terms and concepts from the drafting of the Constitution with these flashcards. From bicameral legislatures to the delegates at the Constitutional Convention, enhance your understanding of this pivotal moment in American history.