Race to Ratify Quiz

Which reason was NOT one used to argue for the ratification of the new Constitution?

• It solved existing problems under the Articles.

• A president would become king.

• Congress addressed the needs of both large and small states.

• Congress needed the power to tax.

How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution before it could become law?

• 13

• 50

• 5

• 9

America has always had a plan for a strong central government.

• True

• False

The states had the most power under the Constitution.

• True

• False

Many people disagreed on the ratification of the Constitution in 1787.

• True

• False

A stronger central government was good news for Native American tribes.

• True

• False

Women had opinions on the future of the Constitution even though they could not vote.

• True

• False

Which big idea? "Didn't we fight a revolution to get rid of a stronger leader with too much power?"

• Extended Republic

• House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Executive

• The Judiciary

Which big idea? "There is no middle man - no appointments - just democracy in its finest form."

• Extended Republic

• House of Representatives

• The Judiciary

• A Bill of Rights

• Slavery

Which big idea? "It's more about who's taking the money, how it's being used, and how the people gain from it."

• Extended Republic

• The Senate

• A Bill of Rights

• Slavery

• Taxation