1.Which of these was an argument for the New Jersey Plan?
It allowed enslaved persons to have representation in Congress.
It provided too much power to the states in wartime.
It gave the advantage to states that had higher numbers of people.
It would provide equal representation for each state.
2.Which of the following is one way the U.S. Constitution expanded the power of the central government?
Creation of a judicial branch
Creation of a national bank
Creation of the Electoral College
Creation of the Monroe Doctrine
3. Three-Fifths Compromise Connecticut Compromise
Major players Southern states vs. Northern states Large states vs. small states
Major issue Equal vote for all vs. population based
Which of these belongs in the empty box?
Electing a president
National power versus states' rights
Enslaved persons used to determine representation
Taxation of exports
4.What was the reason for the Constitutional Convention?
To address the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation
To debate whether or not to secede from Britain
To draft and sign the Declaration of Independence
To write a constitution increasing the power of the states
5.The Constitution created which of the following to elect the president?
A judicial committee
Three-fifths Compromise
Electoral College
The Preamble
