Constitution Test
This was “The Great Document” that limited the power of the King of England. It helped set up
the foundation for a constitution in England, and later the United States.
Article of Confederation
b. New Jersey Plan
Magna Carta
Virginia Plan
This was a proposal that asked for the emerging Congress to be composed of representatives that were chosen by population. Meaning the larger a state’s population, the more representatives it will have.
Article of Confederation
New Jersey Plan
Magna Carta
Virginia Plan
This was a proposal that asked for the emerging Congress to be composed of equal representation from all states. This favored smaller states. Every State will have two representatives.
Article of Confederation
New Jersey Plan
Magna Carta
Virginia Plan
The first Constitution of the United States. It was replaced because it gave too much power to the states, and limited power to the federal government.
Article of Confederation
New Jersey Plan
Magna Carta
Virginia Plan
This was a proposal that created the set up for our Congress today. It created a bicameral legislative branch of the Senate and House of Representatives. It is also known as the Connecticut Plan.
Great Compromise
Magna Carta
This part of Congress is considered to be the upper house, and has two representatives from each state.
House of Representatives
Senate
Supreme Court
Executive Branch
This part of Congress is considered to be the lower house, and the number of representatives from each state is chosen by population.
House of Representatives
Senate
Supreme Court
Congress
This is the branch of government that includes the President.
House of Representatives
Senate
Executive
Congress
Electoral votes for each state are based on how many representatives you have in Congress. This will include Senators and Representatives in the House. How many electoral votes does NM have?
2
3
4
5
What state has the largest number of electoral votes?
Texas
New Mexico
New York
California
Short Answer Questions- 5pts each
Examples of expressed, reserved and concurrent powers.
Examples of powers given to each branch of government.
Differences between the Articles of Confederation and Constitution.