TJC GOVT 2305 Chapter 2 The Constitution New Exam With Correct
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Virginia Plan - ANSWER the governmental structure proposed by the Virginia delegation
to the Constitutional Convention, consisting of a bicameral legislature with equal
numbers of representatives elected in each state, which along with an executive and
the Supreme Court, would form a true separation of powers; thus equal representation
would be given to each State on this higher house where representation was to be
based equally within that chamber.
New Jersey Plan - ANSWER The plan, presented in response to the Virginia Plan by the
less populous states at the Constitutional Convention, which called for a unicameral
national legislature in which all states would have an equal voice, an executive office
composed of several people elected by Congress, and a Supreme Court whose
members would be appointed by the executive office.
Connecticut Compromise - ANSWER The compromise between the Virginia Plan and the
New Jersey Plan that created a bicameral legislature with one chamber's
representation based on population and the other chamber having two members for
each state (also known as the Great Compromise).
Electoral College - ANSWER The name given to the body of representatives elected by
voters in each state to elect the President and the Vice President.
Three-Fifths Compromise - ANSWER The compromise reached by delegates to the
Constitutional Convention to count each slave as three-fifths of a free man for purposes
of representation and taxes.
veto - ANSWER The president's refusal to approve a bill, which is then sent back to
Congress with the president's objections listed.
advice and consent - ANSWER The authority of the Senate to approve or reject the
president's appointments and negotiated treaties.
Answers (A+) Latest Update
Virginia Plan - ANSWER the governmental structure proposed by the Virginia delegation
to the Constitutional Convention, consisting of a bicameral legislature with equal
numbers of representatives elected in each state, which along with an executive and
the Supreme Court, would form a true separation of powers; thus equal representation
would be given to each State on this higher house where representation was to be
based equally within that chamber.
New Jersey Plan - ANSWER The plan, presented in response to the Virginia Plan by the
less populous states at the Constitutional Convention, which called for a unicameral
national legislature in which all states would have an equal voice, an executive office
composed of several people elected by Congress, and a Supreme Court whose
members would be appointed by the executive office.
Connecticut Compromise - ANSWER The compromise between the Virginia Plan and the
New Jersey Plan that created a bicameral legislature with one chamber's
representation based on population and the other chamber having two members for
each state (also known as the Great Compromise).
Electoral College - ANSWER The name given to the body of representatives elected by
voters in each state to elect the President and the Vice President.
Three-Fifths Compromise - ANSWER The compromise reached by delegates to the
Constitutional Convention to count each slave as three-fifths of a free man for purposes
of representation and taxes.
veto - ANSWER The president's refusal to approve a bill, which is then sent back to
Congress with the president's objections listed.
advice and consent - ANSWER The authority of the Senate to approve or reject the
president's appointments and negotiated treaties.
