Government - Constitutional Convention Article Questions

When and where was the Constitutional Convention held?

• May 1787 in Philadelphia

• May 1790 in Rhode Island

• May 1781 in Philadelphia

• May 1787 in Rhode Island

Which state chose not to send a representative to the Constitutional Convention?

• Rhode Island

• Delaware

• Connecticut

• Pennsylvania

What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

• To revise the Articles of Confederation

• To create a new constitution

• To establish a powerful central government

• To discuss state powers

Who is considered the 'Father of the Constitution'?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

What was one major goal of the Constitutional Convention?

• To establish a powerful central government

• To abolish state powers

• To elect a President for life

• To create a weak central government

How long was the term of the President proposed by Alexander Hamilton?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

What was the purpose of the Electoral College?

• To directly elect the President

• To choose the Vice President

• To count the votes of each state

• To prevent the people from choosing the President directly

What was the Virginia Plan?

• A plan for stronger state powers

• A plan for equal representation in Congress

• A plan for representation based on state population

• A plan for a weak central government

What was the New Jersey Plan?

• A plan for stronger state powers

• A plan for equal representation in Congress

• A plan for representation based on state population

• A plan for a weak central government

What was the compromise regarding state representation in Congress?

• Equal representation for all states

• Representation based on state population

• Representation based on state size

• No representation for smaller states