Revolution through Constitution Review

Who was unanimously elected to serve as President of the Constitutional Convention:

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• Benjamin Franklin

In exchange for this, both Samuel Adams and John Hancock pledged to support the Constitution:

• Lower taxes

• 1,000 acres of land

• The addition of a Bill of Rights

• The addition of a Legislative Branch

The Bill of Rights has this many amendments:

• 10

• 13

• 27

• 50

The Constitutional Convention took place in this Pennsylvania city:

• Delaware

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• Washington D.C.

This is the term used to describe the belief that government is created by the people, to serve the people:

• Federalism

• Confederation

• System of Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects the freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To revise the Articles of Confederation

• To draft the Bill of Rights

• To elect the first President of the United States

What is the term used to describe the division of powers between the federal government and the states?

• Federalism

• Confederation

• System of Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects the right to bear arms?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

Who was the primary author of the Federalist Papers, a series of essays promoting the ratification of the Constitution?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• Benjamin Franklin