Unit 2: Constitutional Convention Quiz #3

1. What did the Three-Fifths Compromise say about representation in the House of Representatives?

• It stated that every five slaves would count as three persons for representation

• It stated that no slaves would count for representation

• It stated that every thirty-five slaves would count as thirty-three persons for representation

• It stated that every three non-slaves would count as five slaves for representation

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1. What is the supreme law of the land according to the Supremacy Clause?

• The Constitution
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Bill of Rights
• The Articles of Confederation

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1. Federalism limits the power of the federal government by doing what?

• Dividing power between the national and state governments
• Increasing the power of the president
• Decreasing the power of the Supreme Court
• Eliminating the need for a constitution

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1. Who were those who wanted a strong central government?

• The Federalists
• The Anti-Federalists
• The Libertarians
• The Green Party

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1. Who were those who didn't want a strong central government?

• The Federalists
• The Anti-Federalists
• The Libertarians
• The Green Party

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1. What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?

• To argue against the ratification of the United States Constitution
• To promote the ratification of the United States Constitution
• To outline the structure of the United States government
• To criticize the British monarchy

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1. What was added to the Constitution to get Anti-Federalists to accept it?

• Bill of Rights
• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation
• Federalist Papers

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1. Who wrote the Bill of Rights?

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• James Madison
• Abraham Lincoln

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1. Who can propose an amendment to the Constitution and by how much?

• The President by a simple majority
• The Supreme Court by a two-thirds majority
• Congress by a two-thirds majority in both houses or state conventions

• The citizens by a popular vote

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1. Who can ratify an amendment to the Constitution and by how much?

• The President with a 51% majority
• The Supreme Court with a unanimous decision
• The States with a three-fourths majority

• The citizens through an online vote

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