US Constitution Test Review

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He was a lawyer from Virginia who planned the Constitutional Convention and took detailed notes of all the debates.

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James Madison

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Document that replaced the Articles of Confederation in 1788

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The U.S. Constitution

Front

Branches of government

Back

The executive branch, legislative branch, and judicial branch.

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Articles of Confederation

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The first constitution of the United States

Front

Major issue during the Constitutional Convention

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Slavery

Front

He was elected president of the Constitutional Convention and came out of retirement to attend the meeting.

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George Washington

Front

Under the Articles of Confederation which held the most power?

Was it the state or federal government?

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State government

Front

In the end, the delegates decided the Constitution would not mention.

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Slavery

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Who was known as the Father of the Constitution?

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James Madison

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He was the oldest member of the delegates and wanted the group to listen to all points of view.

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Benjamin Franklin