Constitution - Quiz #1 Prep

What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

• To rewrite the Declaration of Independence
• To rewrite the Articles of Confederation
• To write the Treaty of Paris
• To elect the first president

Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Washington, DC
• Richmond, Virginia
• Paris, France

The _______________ Plan proposed a strong federal government with two branches.

• Virginia
• New Jersey
• Connecticut
• Three-fifths

The three branches of government are ________________

• Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
• Legislative, Judicial, and National
• Executive, Principle, and Judicial
• Judicial, National, and Legislative

The _______________ was the solution to the disagreement about how many representatives each state would have. 

• Great Compromise
• Three-fifths Compromise
• Great Dispute
• Big Agreement

How were enslaved people counted as part of the population when deciding the number of representatives for a state?

• All enslaved people were counted.

• Three-fifths of the number of enslaved people was added to the population.

• Enslaved people were not counted at all.

• Enslaved were allowed to vote and be elected to represent each state.

The Great Compromise accomplished which of the following? 

• Created a one house legislature
• Postponed the conversation about slavery
• Added the Bill of Rights 
• Created a two house legislature

Who was happy with the Virginia plan?

• Small States
• Large States

Which Plan was favored by small states?

• New Jersey Plan
• Virginia Plan

A major weakness under the Articles of Confederation was-

• Congress could not negotiate treaties
• Congress could print money
• Congress did not have the power to raise money or enforce laws
• Congress established the Northwest Ordinance