Creating Constitution

Representatives from the 13 states met to write a new constitution in 1787 in?

• Philadelphia

• New York

• Boston

• Valley Forge

Who was elected President of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

Which Branch of the Government "Makes the Laws?"

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which Branch of the Government "Enforces the Laws?"

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which Branch of the Government "Interprets the Laws?"

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

How many Branches/Parts are there in the U.S. Government?

• 3

• 2

• 1

The first written plan of government for the United States was called _______________________.

• Articles of Confederation

• The Constitutional Convention

• The Federalist Papers

• The Great Compromise

What was the reason delegates met in Philadelphia?

• revise the Articles of Confederation

• Write the Declaration of Independence

• Write the US Constitution

When considering representation in Congress, which option did small states favor?

• Every state have an equal representation.

• Representation be based on population.

Which was the key issue in the process of ratifying the Constitution?

• statehood for new territories

• the Bill of Rights

• the number of legislative representatives for each state

• fear of a dictatorship