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

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

5th - 8th Grade

20 Qs

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

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

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5th - 8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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