Understanding the U.S. Constitution: A Crash Course Quiz

What was the main issue with the Articles of Confederation?

• It did not allow for the creation of new states.

• It did not grant enough power to the national government.

• It provided too much power to the national government.

• It was too similar to the British system of government.

What was the primary goal of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia?

• To amend the Articles of Confederation

• To draft a completely new constitution

• To address trade issues between states

• To declare independence from Britain again

Which plan proposed a two-house legislature with representation based on state population?

• The Hamilton Proposal

• The New Jersey Plan

• The Virginia Plan

• The Connecticut Compromise

What did the Great Compromise establish?

• The abolition of slavery

• A two-house legislature with different forms of representation

• A president elected by popular vote

• A single-house legislature

What compromise was made to resolve the issue of how slaves would be counted for representation?

• The Fugitive Slave Clause

• The Free Soil Compromise

• The 3/5ths Compromise

• The Slave Trade Compromise

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

• 9 out of 13

• 10 out of 13

• All 13

• 7 out of 13

What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?

• To oppose the ratification of the Constitution

• To argue in favor of the new Constitution's ratification

• To propose amendments to the Constitution

• To outline the failures of the Articles of Confederation

According to the video, what was the original intent of the Second Amendment?

• To allow citizens to form militias

• To ensure citizens could protect themselves from a standing army

• To grant everyone the right to own firearms

• To limit the military power of the government

Who were the Anti-Federalists?

• Supporters of the British monarchy

• The drafters of the Constitution

• Opponents of the Constitution who favored stronger state governments

• Supporters of a strong national government

What was a major concern of the Anti-Federalists?

• The Constitution gave too much power to the states

• The Constitution did not adequately protect individual rights

• The Constitution abolished slavery

• The Constitution established a monarchy