U.S. Constitution Unit Test

Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?

• Washington D.C.

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• New York City

What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

• To declare independence from Great Britain

• To abolish slavery

• To revise the Articles of Confederation

• To establish a monarchy

Which document did the Constitutional Convention aim to revise?

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

How many branches of government were missing in the Articles of Confederation?

• Three

• Two

• One

• None

What was the purpose of the electoral college?

• To elect the President

• To elect members of Congress

• To elect state governors

• To elect Supreme Court justices

What was the 3/5ths Compromise?

• Slavery would be abolished in 3/5ths of the states

• For every 5 slaves, they would count as 5 free white men for legislative representation and taxation

• For every 3 slaves, they would count as 5 free white men for legislative representation and taxation

• For every 5 slaves, they would count as 3 free white men for legislative representation and taxation

Which states held out on signing the Constitution until the Bill of Rights was added?

• Rhode Island and Connecticut

• New York and North Carolina

• Massachusetts and Virginia

• Maryland and South Carolina

What issue began to form regarding money after the Constitution was ratified?

• Hyperinflation

• Deflation

• Depression

• Inflation

How many amendments are there in the U.S. Constitution?

• 50

• 27

• 10

• 15

What does the 1st Amendment guarantee?

• Right to a fair trial

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition

• Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures