5/3/22 Quiz Flashcards
Who proposed the Connecticut Compromise?
Roger Sherman
Another name for “Connecticut Compromise”.
“The Great Compromise”
What are the 3 branches of gov’t?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Which branch of gov’t was divided into 2 parts?
Legislative
What is it called when a branch is divided into 2 parts?
bicameral legislative
How many senators does each state get?
2
Who was the senate originally elected by?
the House of Representatives
Who proposed the New Jersey Plan?
William Patterson
Who proposed the Virginia Plan?
James Madison
Who is apart of the legislative branch?
the House of Representatives and the Senate
What was the compromise where slaves became an issue with regard to counting towards the slave’s population?
3/5’s Compromise
For every 5 slaves, how many would count?
3
How many of the original states had to ratify the constitution before it would go into effect?
9
Sherman believed that what shouldn’t be involved during the decision making process?
masses
How many members of congress are there?
535
