Constitution Quiz 2

Which of the following best describes the process the framers used to determine the term limits for presidents?

• They allowed presidents to serve unlimited terms.
• They limited presidents to one term only.
• They allowed presidents to serve three terms
• They left it open-ended with no specific term limits.

Which president set the standard for the number of terms a president will serve?

• George Washington
• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson
• Benjamin Franklin

Which document outlines the process employed by the framers in determining the length a president would serve?

• The Declaration of Independence
• The Articles of Confederation
• The Bill of Rights
• The Constitution

Which was NOT an argument for those who supported a long term presidency?

• Presidents must learn on-the-job.
• Elections are expensive.
• Presidents can focus on their job instead of elections.
• Presidents will not be able to gain to much power.

Which was NOT an argument for those who supported a short term presidency?

• The executive leader will not gain to much power.
• We will not have to impeach presidents as often.
• Presidents will not be able to get the experience needed.
• We want a president, not a king.

What compromise did the framers come up with to address the enslaved population?

• Fugitive Slave Clause
• 3/5 Compromise
• Missouri Compromise
• Connecticut Comrpomise

What did the framers come up with to deal with the slave trade?

• Ban it
• Figure it out later
• Let states decide

What compromise did the Framers come up with to address freedom seekers?

• Fugitive Slave Clause
• 3/5 Compromise
• Connecticut Compromise

James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay were...

• Federalist
• Antifederalist

Which group believed strong national government threatened state power?

• Federalist
• Antifederalist