Constitutional Convention Quiz Review II

Which of the following had the most power under the Articles of Confederation?

• the national government

• the state governments

• the Federalists

• executive branch

What was the main reason why the Articles of Confederation failed?

• They did not give equal right to either the Native Americans or women.

• The national government was too weak to deal with the problems facing the nation.

• Most people did not understand the Articles because they could not read very well.

• The national government was given too much power and abused it.

What do the opening words of the United States Constitution, "We, the people ..." mean?

• The power of the government comes from the permission of the citizens.

• All citizens are guaranteed freedom of speech.

• Federal laws are subject to popular vote.

• Americans favor unrestricted immigration.

What two groups make up the Congress of the United States?

• Supreme Court and the President

• Senate and the House of Representatives

• The Federalists and Anti-Federalists

• House of Representatives and the President

The plan at the Constitutional Convention that wanted a state's representation based on population was the

• Three-Fifths Compromise

• New Jersey Plan

• Virginia Plan

• Senate

The primary job of the judicial branch is to

• make laws

• execute the laws

• make sure laws are carried out fairly

• carry out the law

The United States Constitution established a government based on the basic concept of separation of powers. The authors of the Constitution included this concept because it

• give most of the power to the executive branch

• continue concepts from the Articles of Confederation

• ensure that government branches would operate without disagreement

• prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful

What office heads the executive branch?

• the President

• Speaker of the House

• Chief Justice

• the Senate

The United States Constitution is essentially a:

• statement of rules for the government to follow

• list of customs which must be followed by religious leaders

• guarantee that all citizens will enjoy prosperity

• justification for rebellion against Britain

At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the "Great Compromise" dealt with the issue of

• amendments to the Constitution

• representation in Congress

• rights of the accused

• powers of the President