Road to the Constitution Quiz

What were the Articles of Confederation?

• The Articles of Confederation were a set of laws that governed the relationship between the federal government and the states.

• The Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of the United States.

• The Articles of Confederation were a document that established the separation of powers in the United States government.

• The Articles of Confederation were a series of trade agreements between the United States and other countries.

Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?

• The Articles of Confederation failed because of a lack of support from the states.

• The Articles of Confederation failed due to a weak central government.

• The Articles of Confederation failed because of excessive power given to the central government.

• The Articles of Confederation failed because of foreign interference.

When and where was the Constitutional Convention held?

• Washington, D.C.

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• New York City, New York

• Boston, Massachusetts

Who was the president of the Constitutional Convention?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What was the main goal of the Constitutional Convention?

• To create a new framework for the United States government

• To create a system of direct democracy in the United States

• To abolish the United States government

• To establish a monarchy in the United States

What was the Virginia Plan?

• The Virginia Plan was a proposal for a strong central government with three branches and a bicameral legislature based on population.

• The Virginia Plan was a proposal for a strong central government with two branches and a unicameral legislature based on land ownership.

• The Virginia Plan was a proposal for a weak central government with three branches and a bicameral legislature based on population.

• The Virginia Plan was a proposal for a weak central government with no branches and a unicameral legislature.

What was the New Jersey Plan?

• A plan for the development of New Jersey

• A proposal for the structure of the United States government

• A proposal for the structure of the New Jersey government

• A plan for the economic development of New Jersey

What was the Great Compromise?

• An agreement made between the North and South during the Civil War

• An agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 to resolve the debate over representation in the legislative branch.

• A treaty signed between the United States and Great Britain

• A compromise reached during the American Revolution to end the war

What is the preamble of the Constitution?

• An introductory statement that outlines the purpose and guiding principles of the Constitution.

• A statement of the rights and freedoms guaranteed to all citizens in the Constitution.

• A summary of the major court cases that have interpreted the Constitution.

• A list of all the articles and amendments in the Constitution.

How many states were required to ratify the Constitution for it to become effective?

• 20

• 9

• 5

• 13