Chapter 6 Lesson 3

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the Bill of Rights, and why did James Madison propose it?

• To establish a national bank and regulate commerce; Madison believed it would strengthen the economy.
• To create a system of checks and balances; Madison thought it would prevent tyranny.
• To promote state sovereignty and limit federal authority; Madison aimed to empower the states.
• The purpose of the Bill of Rights was to protect individual liberties and limit government power; James Madison proposed it to address concerns about personal freedoms.

Multiple Choice

Who were the main supporters of the Constitution?

• James Monroe, John Hancock, Richard Henry Lee
• Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay
• John Adams, Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry
• Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington

Multiple Choice

How many amendments were initially proposed by Madison, and how many were ultimately ratified?

• 15 proposed, 12 ratified
• 12 proposed, 5 ratified
• 10 proposed, 8 ratified
• 12 proposed, 10 ratified

Multiple Choice

What changes did the 26th Amendment bring about regarding voting rights?

• The 26th Amendment eliminated the requirement for voter registration.
• The 26th Amendment raised the voting age to 21 years.
• The 26th Amendment allowed non-citizens to vote.
• The 26th Amendment lowered the voting age to 18 years.