Chapter 6, Lesson 2 Quiz

Who was the oldest person to attend the Constitutional Convention?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

What was the original goal of the Constitutional Convention?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To abolish slavery

• To establish a monarchy

• To improve the Articles of Confederation

How many branches of government did the new U.S Constitution set up?

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 4

What is the system of majority rule?

• Decisions made by a minority of the people

• Decisions made by the president

• Decisions made by a single person

• Decisions made by majority of the people voting

What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?

• To abolish the federal system of government

• To limit the powers of each branch of the government

• To establish a monarchy

• To give unlimited power to the president

What did the Constitution set up to divide powers between the national and state governments?

• Federal system of government

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Communism

Who firmly believed in the need for a strong national government?

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the occupation of most of the delegates at the Constitutional Convention?

• Artisans

• Farmers

• Traders

• Wealthy, well-educated slave owners

What was the main concern of the delegates as they debated the Constitution?

• The power of the president

• The power of the states

• The power of the judiciary

• The power of the Congress

What did the delegates fear the new government would become?

• A theocracy

• A dictatorship

• A monarchy

• A communist state