Who Wrote the Constitution? Wonders 5th grade Unit 2 Week 1 :)

When was the US Constitution created?

• 1776

• 1781

• 1787

• 1791

What was the name of the plan presented by James Madison and other Virginia delegates?

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• Connecticut Compromise

• Great Compromise

Which branch of the government is responsible for making laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Congress

What was the purpose of the Connecticut Compromise?

• To establish equal representation for all states

• To create a stronger national government

• To settle the debate over slavery

• To divide powers among three branches

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.3

Which state's rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

• Connecticut

• Georgia

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CCSS.RI.5.3

What was the main issue dividing the states during the Constitutional Convention?

• Representation

• Slavery

• Taxation

• Executive power

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CCSS.RI.5.2

How many branches of government were established by the US Constitution?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What was the compromise reached regarding the counting of slaves for representation?

• Slaves were not counted

• Each slave counted as one person

• Each slave counted as three-fifths of a person

• Each slave counted as a full person

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.3

Who was the president of the United States during the Constitutional Convention?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

What was the purpose of the Committee of Postponed Parts?

• To decide the location of the new government

• To settle issues related to taxation

• To address problems with the executive branch

• To draft the final version of the Constitution

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.2