Constitution Quick-Check

Which document served as the "first" constitution of the newly formed United States?

• The Federalist

• The Northwest Ordinance

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

The Northwest Ordinance did which of the following?

• Told them when they could become states based on population

• Gave settlers in the territories the same rights as those people living in the states

• Said that each town had to set aside money for schools

• All of the above

During the Constitutional Convention, Hamilton invited delegates from each state to the meeting to make decisions about the government. Which state DIDN'T send someone?

• Maine

• Massachusetts

• Rhode Island

• New York

James Madison proposed the _________ _________. He wanted the new government to be a republic.

• Mrs. Wold's Plan

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

The ________ _________ was created after some people agreed with parts of the Virginia Plan, but not all of it.

• New Jersey

• Virginia Plan

• Constitutional Convention

This person suggested a compromise of both the Virginia and New Jersey plans--known as "The Great Compromise."

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Roger Sherman

Why was the Electoral College set up?

• So that people could go to college to become president

• So that people could pick strong and good candidates for president

On ____________, 1787, the delegates signed the constitution.

• September 17

• September 19

• September 22

• September 27

The Federalists...

• Approved the Constitution

• Did not approve the Constitution

The Anti-Federalists...

• Approved the Constitution

• Did not approve the Constitution