Understanding the U.S. Constitution

What was the first form of American government before the Constitution?

• The Magna Carta

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Federalist Papers

What was a major flaw of the Articles of Confederation?

• It could not levy taxes

• It abolished slavery

• It had a too powerful president

• It was too similar to the British government

What did the Great Compromise result in?

• A single-house legislature

• A two-house legislature

• The abolition of slavery

• The establishment of a monarchy

Which plan proposed representation based on state population?

• The Connecticut Plan

• The Delaware Plan

• The Virginia Plan

• The New Jersey Plan

What was the Three-Fifths Compromise about?

• The right to bear arms

• Counting slaves for representation

• Taxation without representation

• Women's suffrage

How many states needed to ratify the Constitution for it to become effective?

• 7 out of 13

• 9 out of 13

• 10 out of 13

• All 13

Who were the main authors of the Federalist Papers?

• Hamilton, Madison, and Jay

• Washington, Henry, and Morris

• Jefferson, Adams, and Franklin

• Paine, Hancock, and Sherman

What was the primary goal of the Federalist Papers?

• To propose amendments to the Articles of Confederation

• To argue against the Bill of Rights

• To support the ratification of the Constitution

• To declare independence from Britain

What did the Anti-Federalists advocate for?

• Protection of individual liberties and states' rights

• The immediate abolition of slavery

• A monarchy similar to Britain's

• A strong central government

What compromise was made to appease the Anti-Federalists?

• The New Jersey Plan

• The Great Compromise

• The promise of a Bill of Rights

• The Three-Fifths Compromise