LE Module 6: Lesson 1

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To improve the national government

• To elect the first president

• To write the Bill of Rights

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for a nation to have a constitution?

• So the president can make all the rules without question.

• It establishes the fundamental principles and laws that govern the nation, ensuring a structured and fair system.

• To make sure everyone has the same job.

• To get rid of all the branches of government.

Multiple Choice

Who was unanimously chosen as president by the delegates at the Constitutional Convention?

• George Washington

• Roger Sherman

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

Multiple Choice

The Constitutional Convention began on May 25, 1787, in the city of ___.

• Philadelphia
• Oceanport

• New York

• Boston

Multiple Select

Which of the following groups were not included or invited to the Constitutional Convention?

• Native Americans

• African Americans

• Women

• State Legislators

Multiple Choice

Which plan proposed a two-house legislature with representation based on state population?

• The Great Compromise

• New Jersey Plan

• Virginia Plan

• Connecticut Plan

Multiple Choice

What issue did the Great Compromise resolve during the Constitutional Convention?

• Slavery

• Representation in the legislature

• Presidential elections

• Trade regulations

Multiple Choice

Which plan proposed representation in the legislature based on population?

• Pennsylvania Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• Connecticut Plan

• Virginia Plan

Multiple Choice

Delegates agreed to end the slave trade by ___ .

• 1900

• 1950

• 1888

• 1808

Multiple Select

Which of the following were outcomes of the agreements made by the delegates regarding slavery and representation? (Pick 2)

• Three-Fifths Compromise

• End of slave trade by 1808

• Immediate abolition of slavery

• Slaves counted fully for taxation

Multiple Choice

What compromise did the delegates reach regarding the slave trade during the Constitutional Convention?

• The Northern states could participate in the slave trade.

• Slavery was immediately abolished.

• The slave trade was banned in all states.

• Congress could not ban the slave trade until 1808.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are principles on which the new government was based? (Pick 3)

• Popular sovereignty

• Balance of power

• Monarchy

• Federalism

Multiple Choice

A system in which each branch of government (executive, legislative, and judicial) has the power to limit the actions of the other branches. This helps prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful and ensures that power is shared and balanced.

• Federalism

• Democracy

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

Multiple Choice

The Constitution divided the government into three branches: legislative, executive, and ___.

• judical

• judicial

• judidical

• judge

Multiple Choice

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws and consists of the Senate and House of Representatives?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Military Branch

Multiple Choice

Which branch of the federal government includes the president and the departments that run the government?

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

• Executive branch

• State branch

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of the judicial branch of the federal government?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To create laws

• To veto laws

Multiple Choice

According to the Constitution, what fraction of both houses of Congress and the states must approve an amendment before it can take effect?

• Two-thirds of Congress and three-fourths of the states

• One-half of Congress and one-half of the states

• Three-fourths of Congress and two-thirds of the states

• All members of Congress and all states

Multiple Choice

The process of changing or adding to the Constitution is called an ___.

• law

• policy

• amendment

• bill

Multiple Select

Which of the following are basic principles of the Constitution? (pick 3)

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

• Judicial Review

• Absolute Monarchy

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention according to the lesson?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To improve the national government

• To elect a new president

• To write the Bill of Rights