Constitution: America's Most Important Document

Constitution: America's Most Important Document

Assessment

Passage

English

3rd - 5th Grade

Medium

Understanding word meanings, Main ideas and supporting details, Citing textual evidence

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of compromise?

an agreement reached by all involved

A declaration of war

A celebration of victory

getting all one wants

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Understanding word meanings

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the word 'convention' in the context of the passage?

A gathering for socializing

A meeting where people discuss and make decisions

A formal agreement between countries

A traditional practice or custom

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Understanding word meanings

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of the Constitution?

To outline the rights of the citizens

To establish the branches of government

To provide a plan for running the country

To declare the national holidays

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Main ideas and supporting details

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the convention attended by delegates from 13 states?

To decide on the structure of the government

To discuss foreign policy

To plan a military strategy

To debate economic policies

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Main ideas and supporting details

5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why is James Madison known as the father of the Constitution?

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Citing textual evidence

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Maya and Ben wanted to build a sandcastle together at the beach. Maya wanted to build a tall tower with flags, while Ben wanted a moaty castle with drawbridges. They talked about their ideas and built a castle with both a tower and a moat.

What would be the BEST description of what Ben and Maya did?

They made a constitution.

They had a convention.

They made a compromise.

They refused to speak to each other.

7.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Imagine you were allowed to add an amendment to the Constitution. What would it be? Why?

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