3.1 Forging A New Government

Question 1

New Jersey plan

Answer 1

“Small” based on equal representation regardless of size

Question 2

Great compromise/Connecticut compromise

Answer 2

proposed bicameral house/senate system

Question 3

Electoral college

Answer 3

Controlled democracy and calmed fears of mobocracy

Question 4

3/5 compromise

Answer 4

Said that slaves still needed to be considered part of the population (3/5)

Question 5

How many states are needed for ratification of the constitution?

Answer 5

9/13

Question 6

Federalist a

Answer 6

Wanted a strong central government, supported constitution, and were northern merchants

Question 7

Anti-Federalists

Answer 7

Wanted a relaxed government, supported states rights, and were souther farmers

Question 8

Bill of rights

Answer 8

Protected individual freedom and state sovereignty; James Madison

Question 9

Virginia plan

Answer 9

“Big” called for proportional representation based on population

Question 10

Federalist papers

Answer 10

Essays ratifying conventions to set aside emotions