U.S. History (6th Grade)

Who were the Founding Fathers of the United States?

• George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay

• George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin D. Roosevelt

• George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay

• Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and John F. Kennedy

When and where was the Constitutional Convention held?

• New York City, New York

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Washington, D.C.

What was the Virginia Plan?

• A proposal for a new form of government presented at the Constitutional Convention in 1787

• A plan to establish a monarchy in Virginia

• A plan to divide Virginia into multiple smaller states

• A proposal to abolish the state of Virginia

What was the New Jersey Plan?

• A proposal for a bicameral legislature with proportional representation based on population

• A proposal for a unicameral legislature with proportional representation based on population

• A proposal for a unicameral legislature with equal representation for each state

• A proposal for a bicameral legislature with equal representation for each state

What was the Great Compromise?

• An agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 to abolish slavery.

• An agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 to grant women the right to vote.

• An agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 to resolve the debate over representation between large and small states by creating a bicameral legislature.

• An agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 to establish a monarchy.

Which Founding Father is often referred to as the 'Father of the Constitution'?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• George Washington

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the United States Constitution?

• To outline the process for amending the Constitution.

• To establish the powers and responsibilities of the three branches of government.

• To provide a summary of the individual rights protected by the Constitution.

• To introduce the Constitution and outline the goals and principles of the government.

How many articles are there in the United States Constitution?

• 10

• 3

• 5

• 7

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive branch

• Administrative branch

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To establish a monarchy in the country.

• To protect individual rights and limit the power of the government.

• To promote equality among citizens.

• To grant more power to the government.