History Unit 3b Flashcards
How did the Articles of Confederation equalize power among the states?
Each state had one vote so smaller states were equal with larger states.
Which important plan was proposed by James Wilson at the Constitutional Convention?
the Electoral College system
The fear of dishonesty was the key issue for which decision of the Constitutional Convention?
how the President would be elected
Why was Roger Sherman an important figure during the Continental Congress?
He proposed the Connecticut Compromise also known as the Great Compromise.
What is one main problem with the Electoral College system of electing the President?
The Electoral College votes sometimes do not reflect the popular vote.
What percentage issue did the Three-Fifths Compromise attempt to resolve?
slaves required to be counted as part of the population
What is one key reason the Framers created three branches of government?
to limit the power of any one part of government
Which answer best summarizes the key points of the Virginia Plan?
two houses: representation based on state population
The Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise made Congress responsible for what in 1808?
the question of ending slavery
What one core belief did the Framers share that helped them shape the Constitution?
the importance of civic participation
