
Understanding the Formation of the U.S. Constitution
Authored by Kevin Jordan
Social Studies
8th Grade

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a major flaw of the Articles of Confederation?
Lack of a national army
Too strong a central government
Inability to levy taxes
All states had equal representation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main goal of the Constitutional Convention?
To elect a president
To draft a new constitution
To amend the Articles of Confederation
To declare independence from Britain
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the delegates decide about the Articles of Confederation?
To make minor amendments
To replace them with a new constitution
To keep them as is
To strengthen state powers
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is known for their support of a strong central government?
James Madison
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant issue debated at the Constitutional Convention?
The national bird
Representation in Congress
The capital location
The official language
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a key feature of the new government structure?
Monarchy
Single legislative body
Checks and balances
Direct democracy
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What compromise was made regarding slavery in the Constitution?
Immediate abolition
Freedom for all born after 1800
Three-fifths compromise
Slavery was not mentioned
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