Constitutional Convention Quiz

Why was the Constitutional Convention called?

• To choose a president

• To decide what to do in case of war

• To create a stronger central government

• To decide how to repay the debt from the Revolutionary War

Which of the following was included in both the Virginia and the New Jersey plans?

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• The number of representatives should be equal across all states.

• States should not be allowed to collect taxes.

• There should be judicial and executive branches of the government.

• Only the states should have the power to print money.

What is the primary duty of the Supreme Court?

• To act as the main check on executive branch

• To accept or overturn rulings made by other courts

• To create new laws according to the Constitution

• To decide whether laws follow the Constitution

According to the Great Compromise, how is the number of representatives in the House of Representatives decided?

• The President decides on the number.

• The number is equal for all states.

• It is based on each state’s population.

• Voters decide how many representatives they will have.

Which is an example of the system of checks and balances?

• The president vetoes a bill passed by Congress.

• A governor sends the National Guard to stop a riot.

• State and federal governments pass and collect taxes.

• The Senate votes on a bill passed by the House of Representatives.

How can Congress check the power of the President?

• Congress can reject the President’s veto.

• The Congress must request permission from the judicial branch to reject a veto.

• All members of Congress must reject the President’s veto.

• The Congress and the judicial branch must reject a veto.

Which of the following can only state governments do?

• Make laws about international trade

• Issue licenses

• Set up courts

• Collect taxes

Which of the following is one of the powers reserved for states in the Constitution?

• collecting taxes

• managing elections

• printing money

• monitoring foreign trade

Why were some delegates not satisfied with the Constitution?

• Many states wanted the Constitution to have a Bill of Rights.

• Northern states would not agree to allow slavery in the nation.

• Many states did not want the country to have an executive branch.

• Southern states were not happy with the Three-Fifths Compromise.

Fill the chart

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Can stop unconstitutional laws

Can veto laws passed by Congress

Can reject veto