Constitutional Convention/Constitution

What event made it clear that America needed to restructure its federal government?

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Declaration of Independence

• Shay's Rebellion

Which plan proposed that congressional representation should be based on population?

• The New Jersey Plan

• The Georgia Plan

• The Pennsylvania Plan

• The Virginia Plan

What was the main issue resolved by the Great Compromise?

• Taxation without representation

• The abolition of slavery

• Congressional representation

• The election of the President

How did the Three-Fifths Compromise determine the representation of slaves?

• Every five slaves were counted as three people

• Every slave was counted as one person

• Slaves were not counted at all

• Every three slaves were counted as five people

Which principle means that the government's power comes from the people?

• Popular sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Limited government

• Federalism

What does federalism in the context of the US Constitution mean?

• The people have the power to govern themselves directly

• States have all the power

• The federal government has all the power

• Power is divided between the national and state governments

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• The Legislative Branch

• The States

• The Judicial Branch

• The Executive Branch

What is the purpose of checks and balances?

• To balance the budget

• To provide checks to government employees

• To check the accuracy of government spending

• To ensure one branch of government does not become too powerful

What principle protects individual rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?

• Limited government

• Individual rights

• Federalism

• Separation of powers

How can the legislative branch override a presidential veto?

• The legislative branch cannot override a veto

• By a unanimous vote in both houses

• By a two-thirds vote in both houses

• By a simple majority vote in both houses