The Federalist Papers

The Federalist Papers

11th Grade

15 Qs

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The Federalist Papers

The Federalist Papers

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11th Grade

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Cole Williams

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

What was the main task of the Constitutional Convention?

To regulate interstate commerce

To raise taxes

To replace the Articles of Confederation

To end Shays's Rebellion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Which states had the most serious opposition to ratification of the Constitution?

Massachusetts, New York, and Virginia

Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Maryland

Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire

North Carolina, South Carolina, and Delaware

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Who were the authors of the Federalist Papers?

John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison

Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington

John Adams, Patrick Henry, and Thomas Paine

Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Paul Revere

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

What was the primary purpose of The Federalist Papers?

To convince New Yorkers to ratify the Constitution

To advocate for a weaker central government

To oppose the Bill of Rights

To support Shays's Rebellion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Which essay in The Federalist discusses the prevention of rule by majority faction?

Federalist No. 10

Federalist No. 39

Federalist No. 51

Federalist No. 84

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

What did Madison emphasize in Federalist No. 39 and Federalist No. 51?

The need for a monarchy

The need for a strong executive branch

The need for checks and balances

The need for a unicameral legislature

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Who expressed the fear against the Bill of Rights in Federalist No. 84?

John Jay

Alexander Hamilton

James Madison

Thomas Jefferson

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