Quiz 2 - Writing the Constitution

At the convention the larger states wanted representation based on -----.
1. equal representation
2. population
3. land area of state
The smaller states wanted each state to have representatives based on -----.
1. equal representation
2. population
3. land area of state
A compromise was found. It called for ----- houses of Congress.
1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4
One house would be based on -----, and the other to have ------- from each state.
1. land area - ten members
2. the location of the state - one to five members based on physical size
3. population - an equal number
All of the following except ----- were argued at the convention.
1. who would be the first president
2. the representation of each state in the Congress
3. the control of trade and other business interests
4. slavery
The South wanted the Constitution to allow slavery, but the northern states did not. A compromise was made saying there would be no action against slavery for ---- years.
1. 5
2. 10
3. 20
4. 100
For the new Constitution to ratify ----- of the thirteen states had to vote in favor of it.
1. 5
2. 7
3. 9
4. all