U.S. Constitutional Convention Quiz
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What was a significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

  • It established a strong executive branch.
  • It required unanimous consent for amendments. (correct)
  • It allowed federal regulation of commerce.
  • It enforced tax collection from states.

    • Which plan proposed a unicameral legislature and equal representation for each state?

  • The New Jersey Plan (correct)
  • The Hamilton Plan
  • The Virginia Plan
  • The Connecticut Compromise

    • What was the primary concern of delegates from Rhode Island regarding a strong national government?

  • Fear of significant taxation to pay off debts. (correct)
  • Fear that delegates would favor larger states.
  • Fear of losing representation in Congress.
  • Fear of amendments restricting individual rights.

    • How did the 3/5's Compromise address the issue of representation in the South?

    <p>Each enslaved person counted as 3/5 of a free person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of Roger Sherman in the Constitutional Convention?

    <p>He proposed the Great Compromise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which power was NOT granted to the federal government under the Articles of Confederation?

    <p>Regulate interstate trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major motivation behind the Constitutional Convention?

    <p>To revise the Articles of Confederation for better interstate relations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguished the Virginia Plan from the New Jersey Plan?

    <p>It proposed a strong national government with three branches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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