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