Great Compromise House and Senate Seat Math
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Great Compromise House and Senate Seat Math" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13). A 6th grader who is already steady on The Constitution and Bill of Rights can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
2 pages in this set
7th grade social studies worksheet: use the 1787 House seat counts to find percents, from Delaware's 1 seat to Virginia's 10. Answer key included. Part of our Writing the Constitution collection.
How do I use this worksheet?
Use the timeline sheet first to show where ideas in the Constitution came from. Give students a calculator for the seat math and have them show their work in the boxes provided.
What students will practice
- Students will explain the Virginia Plan, the New Jersey Plan and the Great Compromise.
- Students will find each state's percent of House seats and Senate seats and round to the nearest tenth.
- Students will compare how the House and the Senate give states their power.
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FAQ
How do I use this Writing the Constitution worksheet?
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Use the timeline sheet first to show where ideas in the Constitution came from. Give students a calculator for the seat math and have them show their work in the boxes provided.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Use the 1787 House seat counts to find percents, from Delaware's 1 seat to Virginia's 10. The directions on the page read: Read the page. For items 1 and 2, show your work in the box and write the answer on the line. Round to the nearest tenth of a percent. An answer key is included.
Can I use this Writing the Constitution worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade The Constitution and Bill of Rights, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
What was the Great Compromise?
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Delegates disagreed about whether states should vote by population or equally. The Great Compromise gave the House seats by population and the Senate two seats for every state.
What was Magna Carta?
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In 1215 King John agreed that no freeman could be jailed except by lawful judgment. From Magna Carta to Constitution Day places it on a timeline with the Petition of Right, the English Bill of Rights and the Bill of Rights.
When is Constitution Day?
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Constitution Day is September 17, the day in 1787 when delegates signed the Constitution. The sheet also notes the laws of 1952 and 2004 that mention that date.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Social Studies |
| Topic | The Constitution and Bill of Rights |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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