AG Unit 2 Part 2 Quiz (20pts)

Who is considered to be the "father of the Constitution"?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

Answer explanation

James Madison is considered to be the 'father of the Constitution' because he played a key role in drafting and promoting the Constitution, and his ideas greatly influenced its content.

What were the main parts of the Virginia Plan?

• A unicameral legislature, weak executive, and limited judiciary

• A strong national legislature, executive, and judiciary

• Two-chambered legislature chosen by state governors

• A strong executive chosen by state legislatures

Answer explanation

The main parts of the Virginia Plan were a strong national legislature, executive, and judiciary. This plan proposed a powerful central government.

Which agreement settled the big state vs. small state debate?

• The New Jersey Compromise

• The Virginia Compromise

• The Connecticut Compromise

• The Philadelphia Compromise

Answer explanation

The Connecticut Compromise settled the big state vs. small state debate by creating a bicameral legislature with equal representation in the Senate and proportional representation in the House of Representatives.

What was temporarily addressed with the 3/5's Compromise?

• Representation of women in government

• Determination of the President's term limits

• Representation of slaves in government

• Distribution of territories among states

Answer explanation

The 3/5's Compromise temporarily addressed the representation of slaves in government.

Why did the framers of the Constitution not settle the issue of slavery?

• They were indifferent to the issue

• To prioritize the creation of a new government

• They believed slavery was a necessary evil

• To appease foreign powers

Answer explanation

The framers of the Constitution did not settle the issue of slavery to prioritize the creation of a new government.

What was the compromise regarding the slave trade?

• It would be immediately abolished

• Congress could not ban it until 1808

• Slaves would be granted immediate freedom

• Each state could decide its own policy on slavery

Answer explanation

The compromise regarding the slave trade was that Congress could not ban it until 1808. This choice is correct because it reflects the actual compromise made.

What were the different positions of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists?

• Federalists favored states' rights, while Anti-Federalists favored a strong national government

• Federalists opposed a Bill of Rights, while Anti-Federalists supported it

• Federalists advocated for a weak central government, while Anti-Federalists wanted a monarchy

• Federalists opposed ratification of the Constitution, while Anti-Federalists supported it

Answer explanation

The Federalists opposed a Bill of Rights, while the Anti-Federalists supported it.

What was the significance of the "rising sun chair" according to Benjamin Franklin?

• It symbolized the end of the convention

• It represented a new dawn for America

• It was a metaphor for the power of the presidency

• It symbolized the unity of the states

Answer explanation

According to Benjamin Franklin, the 'rising sun chair' represented a new dawn for America.

What compromise determined representation in Congress?

• Executive Compromise

• Connecticut Compromise

• Trade Compromise

• Judicial Compromise

Answer explanation

The Connecticut Compromise determined representation in Congress. It balanced the interests of large and small states by creating a bicameral legislature with equal representation in the Senate and proportional representation in the House of Representatives.

What was the method established for amending the Constitution?

• Unanimous approval of all states

• Majority vote in Congress

• Proposal by Congress or a national convention, followed by ratification by three-fourths of the states

• Approval by the President and the Supreme Court

Answer explanation

The method established for amending the Constitution is proposal by Congress or a national convention, followed by ratification by three-fourths of the states.