The Constitutional Convention & Constitution (B-Pop Videos)

Which of the following is an opinion about the U.S. Constitution?

• It has survived over 200 years.

• It is a blueprint for the U.S. government.

• It is the best plan for a government.

• It took a lot of compromise to put it together.

Which statement best describes the original mission of the the Philadelphia Convention?

• Declare independence from Great Britain.

• Elect a new President.

• Fix the Articles of Confederation.

• Write a new Constitution.

Most delegates(representatives) to the Philadelphia Convention agreed on the need to _____________ the power of the central government and _____________ the powers of the state governments.

• increase, increase

• increase, decrease

• decrease, increase

• decrease, decrease

To ensure the secrecy of the convention, the delegates:

• Gathered in Philadelphia

• Elected George Washington to preside

• Closed the windows and drapes

• Denied publicly that they were meeting

North Carolina had about 100,000 slaves in 1790. How many of these would count toward the state's representation in Congress? (Remember the 3/5 compromise. Hint: Divide 100,000 by 5 and then multiply that number by 3.)

• None

• 10,000

• 30,000

• 60,000

Which group benefited most from the 3/5 Compromise?

• Northern women

• Southern Plantation owners

• Northern factory workers

• Southern slaves

According to the Constitution, you muse be at least 35 years old to run for President. Changing this rule would require a new:

• Amendment

• President

• Law

• Constitutional Convention

According to the rule of law, a government leader:

• Has absolute authority to make decisions for everyone

• is excluded from "we the people"

• Must follow the law like everyone else

• Has more rights than ordinary citizens

A law is declared unconstitutional if it ________________ the Constitution.

• protects

• amends

• violates

• clarifies

Who passes laws in a republic?

• all citizens

• elected representatives

• a king or queen

• judges