Constitutional Convention

When did the Constitutional Convention take place?

• 1776

• 1783

• 1787

• 1790

What was the system of government called before the Constitution?

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Revolutionary War

• Monarchy

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Supreme Court

Why did the founders first choose a system of limited government?

• To promote tyranny

• To recreate monarchy

• To revolt against a monarchy

• To establish a league of friendship

What was the main problem with the Articles of Confederation?

• Weak central government

• Strong central government

• Lack of representation

• Unanimous agreement for amendments

Who were some notable figures at the Constitutional Convention?

• Thomas Jefferson and John Adams

• George Washington and Ben Franklin

• James Madison and Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams and James Madison

What was the Virginia Plan's proposal for the legislature?

• Unicameral legislature

• Bicameral legislature

• Equal representation for all states

• Direct election of senators

What was the New Jersey Plan's proposal for the legislature?

• Unicameral legislature

• Bicameral legislature

• Equal representation for all states

• Direct election of representatives

What was the solution to balancing the voices of large and small states?

• The Great Compromise

• The New Jersey Plan

• The Virginia Plan

• The Articles of Confederation

What is the name of the law-making body in the United States?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Supreme Court