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What was the main issue the delegates needed to resolve regarding state power?
Which two plans were presented to address the representation of states in Congress?
What is the structure of Congress as established by the Great Compromise?
How are representatives allocated in the House of Representatives according to the Great Compromise?
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What was necessary for the Constitution to become law?
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Which state was the first to ratify the Constitution?
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What concern did some individuals have regarding the Constitution?
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Who were some influential figures that supported the Constitution?
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Study Notes
The Great Compromise
- Delegates disagreed on the role of state and national governments, particularly how much power each state should have.
- The Virginia Plan favored larger states by proposing a bicameral legislature with representation based on population in both houses.
- The New Jersey Plan favored smaller states, proposing a unicameral legislature with equal representation for each state.
- The Great Compromise, reached by the delegates, created a bicameral Congress with the Senate providing equal representation for each state and the House of Representatives allocating representation based on population.
Ratification
- The U.S. Constitution was signed by 39 delegates on September 17, 1787.
- The Constitution was ratified by nine of the thirteen states, becoming law.
- Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution.
- Some individuals opposed ratification due to concerns about surrendering too much power to the national government.
- Influential figures like Benjamin Franklin and George Washington advocated for ratification.
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Test your knowledge on the Great Compromise and the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. This quiz covers key points about the Virginia and New Jersey Plans, as well as the process through which the Constitution was ratified by the states. Explore how representation and governance were central themes in shaping the nation.
