Unit 2 The Constitution

Representatives from 12 of 13 states met here from May through September in Independence Hall.

• New Jersey Plan

• Philadelphia Convention

• The Great Compromise

• The Senate

What document did the Constitution replace?

• The Bill of Rights
• The Amendments
• The Articles of Confederation
• The Magna Carta

What term refers to the idea that the national government shares power with state governments?

• Articles of Confederation
• Ratification
• Federalism
• Checks and Balances

What term refers to the process of approving the Constitution?

• Articles of Confederation
• Ratification
• Federalism
• Checks and Balances

What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?

• The Bill of Rights
• The Preambles
• The Vetos
• The Federalisms

Which of the following was not a compromise at the Constitution Convention?

• 3/5 Compromise
• Virginia Plan
• New Jersey Plan
• Mississippi Plan

What amendment protects freedom of speech?

• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd
• 4th

What Article of the  Constitution describes the responsibilities and duties of the Executive Branch? 

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

What Article of the  Constitution describes the responsibilities and duties of the Legislative Branch? 

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

How many amendments are in the Constitution? 

• 28
• 30
• 29
• 27