Constitutional Convention

Who is known as the "father" of the Constitution?

• George Washington
• George Mason
• John Adams
• James Madison

Which branch of the government carries out the laws? 

• Legislative 
• Executive
• Judicial 

Which branch of government evaluates laws?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Why is James Madison known as the "Father of the Constitution?"

• He wrote the first draft of the Constitution & the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution
• He knew more about govt than anyone else. 
• He was the oldest delegate to the Constitutional Convention. 
• He was well prepared to lead the discussion at the convention. 

Why was there such an argument on whether or not to count slaves as part of population?

• Because they were humans, not property. 
• Because the north did not want to be outnumbered in congress. 
• Because the south wanted more representatives in congress. 
• Both B and C

Which branch consists of the President and the Vice President? 

• Legislative
• Congress
• Judicial 
• Executive

One major problem with the Articles is that Congress could not ____ the citizens to raise money

• tax
• ask
• demand
• force

When creating the legislative branch there were two proposed plans.  Which plan wanted states to have more votes based on population? 

• Connecticut Plan 
• New Jersey Plan
• Virginia Plan
• 3/5th's Plan 

The Great Compromise accomplished which of the following? 

• Created a one house legislature
• Postponed the conversation about slavery
• Added the Bill of Rights 
• Created two houses: Senate & House of Representatives

The Constitutional Convention took place-

• 1781
• 1787
• 776
• 1783