Creating the Constitution

When the signers of the Declaration of Independence met, their goal was...

• To discuss the world war.

• To talk about the King.

• To force states to fight one another.

• To create a stronger government.

The delegates did not agree on the next steps for the United States. Which of the following are true? (Select all that apply).

• Some delegates wanted to go to war.

• Some delegates wanted to keep the Articles of Confederation in place.

• Some delegates wanted to write a plan for a new government.

• Some delegates wanted to return to their king.

Who was the oldest delegate in attendance at the convention (meeting)?

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

A new plan proposed that the number of representatives each state had in congress would be based on the size of the state. Smaller states did not like this plan because...

• They wanted to form their own country.

• They didn't like the big states.

• They would have less representatives, which means less power in the government.

• They wanted to merge (combine) with the larger states.

A compromise means... (select all that apply)

• People on both sides give up something they want in order to reach an agreement.

• One person forgives another.

• Is necessary when two sides disagree.

• The beginning of a war.

What is the preamble of the Constitution?

• A presentation that goes over the main points of the Constitution.

• The conclusion of the constitution that summed up it's main points.

• A speech made when the Constitution was created.

• An introduction that expressed the goals of the Constitution.

The separation of powers meant...

• The King had a small say in the U.S. government.

• Government power was evenly distributed.

• Both men and women could vote.

• Each state would be in charge at different times of the year.

Which of the following is NOT a branch of the U.S. government?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Republic

• Executive

The President can veto (throw out) a law. However, Congress has the power to...

• Overturn the veto and pass the law with a 2/3 majority vote.

• Kick the president out of office.

• Congress has no power.

• Overturn the veto and pass the law with 1/2 majority vote.

True or False

The Constitution has not changed at all since it was originally written.

• True

• False