The Bill of Rights #1

The Constitution depended on ratification, or approval, by ____ of the 13 states.

• 9

• 10

• 11

• 12

John Hancock, the governor of Massachusetts. stayed away from the convention because...

• he had gout

• he was bored

• he had a headache

• he didn't feel like it

In the first presidential election, held in 1789, who became the nation's first president.

• George Washinton

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Hancock

• John Adams

Who led the charge for drafting the Bill of Rights?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Adams

Which person would most likely be in favor of the Bill of Rights?

• a Federalist

• an Antifederalist

• a person from Maryland

• a person from Delaware

Which State voted unanimously in favor of The Constitution?

• Maryland

• Delaware

• Virginia

• North Carolina

The Bill of Rights includes...

• 7 amendments

• 15 amendments

• 5 amendments

• 10 amendments

Which State did not ratify the Constitution on the first vote?

• Maryland

• Virginia

• Georgia

• North Carolina

Why is Rhode Island the first pillar to fall?

• It was a very close vote

• It was a unanimous vote

• They did not vote

• They were Federalists

The Bill of Rights mostly protects...

• States

• rich people

• all people

• only Antifederalists