CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

Who was the "Father of the Constitution"?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• James Madison

Who presided over the Constitutional Convention?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• James Madison

What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

• Write a new framework of government rather than fixing the Articles of Confederation.

• To give the rich and powerful landowners a purpose in governing over the people.

• To declare independence from France and Spain and pay off any debts to nations.

• To have a celebration and show the might of the 13 states and their uniqueness.

What was the best part of the Virginia Plan?

• One vote for each state.

• Representation based on population.

• Unicameral legislative congress

• Having an Executive Committee.

What was the best part of the New Jersey Plan?

• Executive and Judicial Branches

• Representation based on population.

• A bicameral congress with upper and lower houses

• One state one vote not based on representation.

What issue did the Great Compromise solve?

• Voters rights.

• Representation

• Power to tax.

• Currency issues.

What was the compromise on slavery called?

• The Great compromise

• Three fifths compromise

• The New Jersey compromise

• The Virginia compromise

What are "concurrent powers?

• Powers held by states and federal governments

• Powers held by the state government

• Powers held by the federal government

• Powers held by cities and counties.

What is one example of "concurrent powers?

• Power to set high school graduation requirements.

• Powers to build schools

• Power to raise an army.

• Power to tax.

What is the purpose of the Constitution?

• To unify the states together

• It's a way to display law.

• To provide a symbol of freedom

• Framework of government