What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
Module 6 - 8th Grade - Government and Citizenship

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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create a new Constitution
eliminate slavery in the United States
improve the Articles of Confederation
select a new president of the United States
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the final outcome of the Constitutional Convention?
created a new Constitution
eliminated slavery in the United States
improved the Articles of Confederation
selected a new president of the United States
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the Virginia Plan differ from the New Jersey Plan?
the VA Plan called for a one-house legislature; NJ Plan called for a two-house legislature
VA Plan called for an end to slave trade; NJ Plan call for slave trade to continue
VA Plan proposed representation based on population; NJ Plan proposed equal representation
VA Plan proposed slaves should NOT count for representation: NJ Plan proposed slaves should NOT count for taxation
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In order to be officially ratified, an amendment to the Constitution must have the approval of which of the following?
3/4 of the states
the President of the United States
2/3 of the state legislature
2/3 of both houses of Congress
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following descriptions are true for US senators? (Choose 3)
they serve six-year terms
they have a two-term limit
they must be native-born US citizens
they must live in the state they represent
they represent the interests of an entire state
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement correctly describes federal district courts?
the decisions made in the district courts are final since there is no way to appeal them
the judges who serve on district courts are given lifetime appointments by the president
the district courts hear cases that involve important constitutional or public interest laws
the district courts hear cases to determine if cases heard in lower courts were tried appropriately
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which branch has the power to veto laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
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