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The Great Compromise - Starter Quiz

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  • Q1
    Before learning about the Great Compromise, which of the following best describes the main difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan regarding representation in Congress?
    The New Jersey Plan proposed representation based on population, while the Virginia Plan proposed equal representation for each state.
    The Virginia Plan proposed representation based on population, while the New Jersey Plan proposed equal representation for each state.
    Both plans proposed equal representation for each state regardless of size.
    Both plans proposed representation based on the amount of taxes each state paid.
    30s
  • Q2
    The United States Constitution was created to replace the Articles of Confederation because the Articles gave too much power to the national government.
    false
    true
    True or False
    30s
  • Q3
    Before the Constitutional Convention, what was the name of the first plan of government used by the United States that created a weak central government?
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    Type an Answer
    30s
  • Q4
    Match each term related to the early structure of the United States government with its correct description or characteristic.
    Users link answers
    Linking
    30s
  • Q5
    Put the following events related to the formation of the United States government in the correct chronological order.
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    Linking
    30s
  • Q6
    Sort each item into the correct category.
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    Sorting
    30s
  • Q7
    Arrange the steps in the process of creating the United States Constitution in the correct order.
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    Jumble
    30s
  • Q8
    Unscramble the letters to name the system of government where power is divided between a central authority and smaller political units.
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    Jumble
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following statements about the structure of the United States government were true before the Constitutional Convention? (Select all that apply)
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    Sorting
    30s
  • Q10
    Before learning about the Great Compromise, which of the following statements best describes the structure of the United States government under the Articles of Confederation?
    The government had a single legislative body where each state had one vote.
    The government was divided into three branches with checks and balances.
    The federal government could directly tax citizens to raise revenue.
    States had equal representation in a bicameral legislature.
    The president was elected by a national popular vote.
    The government had the power to regulate interstate commerce.
    30s

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