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The Constitutional Convention

Authored by Alexander Scalise

Social Studies

7th - 8th Grade

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The Constitutional Convention
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did delegates meet in Philadelphia for the convention?

Revise the Constitution

Create a whole new Constitution

Revise the Articles of Confederation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did some delegates not sign the new Constitution?

Because it gave too much power to the national government.

Because they didn't like the way their names looked on the paper.

Because they wanted there to be 5 branches of government.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did all delegates agree on?

Separation of powers into 3 branches.

Having a King as the ruler of a free nation.

Signing the Constitution.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main debate among the delegates?

The structure of the executive.

The structure of the legislature.

The structure of the judicial.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the Great Compromise important?

It determined 5 slaves would count as 3 people in Congress's representation when determining population.

Congress was allowed to regulate foreign and domestic trade.

Created legislative (law-making) branch everyone accepted.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many houses make up Congress?

2

1

45

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the two houses that make up the legislative branch?

Legislature

Senate and House of Representatives

The White House and Supreme Court

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