MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION THE GREAT COMPROMISE
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Question
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Which best describes the Great Compromise?
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Compromise between the Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan
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Compromise over slavery in the Constitution
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Compromise over how the president will be elected
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Great Compromise suggested a bicameral legislature; one house with representation based on population as suggested in the Virginia Plan and a second house with equal representation as suggested by the New Jersey Plan.
Detailed explanation-2: -Which of the following describes the Great (or Connecticut) Compromise? The states agreed to have one house be apportioned by population and the other be composed of two senators from each state.
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