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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| constitution | the written plan of government for the US still used today |
| federation | a type of government where the national goverment has more power then the states |
| delegate | a representive chosen to attend a convention or meeting |
| new jersey plan | a proposal giving equal representation to all states in congress, becomes the basis for todays senate where every state no matter how big or small has 2 senators |
| virginia plan | a proposal giving representation based on population it is the basis for the house of representation today |
| great compromise | agreement creating 2 house congress with different representation |
| three fifths compromise | agreement counting 3/5s of enslaved people toward state populations |
| slave trade compromise | agreement by founding fathers allowing slave trade until voted again |