Constitution of the United States Quiz

What did the delegates who met in Philadelphia in 1787 write?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

What was the Great Compromise?

• A compromise between the government and the people

• A compromise between large and small states

• A compromise between the North and South

• A compromise between the President and Congress

What did the 3/5ths compromise determine?

• The population count for representation

• The voting rights of the citizens

• The number of representatives in each state

• The number of senators in each state

What did the Federalist Papers argue for?

• A strong national government

• A monarchy

• A weak national government

• A direct democracy

What was the purpose of the Second Amendment according to Alexander Hamilton?

• To promote trade and commerce

• To protect against a standing army

• To establish a monarchy

• To allow citizens to own property

Who were the Anti-Federalists supported by?

• Wealthy landowners

• Foreign governments

• Common people and small farmers

• State governors

What was the main concern of the Anti-Federalists?

• Creating a strong national government

• Protection of creditors

• Fostering trade

• Promoting democracy

What did the framers of the Constitution seek to protect against?

• Both A and B

• Tyranny of the people

• Tyranny of the government

• None of the above