Constitution Quiz

Following which rebellion was a meeting of 55 delegates from 12 of the 13 states held in Philadelphia to solve the problems of the Articles of Confederation?

• Whiskey Rebellion

• Shays' Rebellion

• Bacon's Rebellion

• Stono Rebellion

The Virginia Plan proposed a federal government with how many branches?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What was the main difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan regarding state representation in the legislature?

• The Virginia Plan was based on population, while the New Jersey Plan was based on equality.

• The Virginia Plan was based on equality, while the New Jersey Plan was based on population.

• The Virginia Plan proposed a unicameral legislature, while the New Jersey Plan proposed a bicameral legislature.

• The Virginia Plan proposed a bicameral legislature, while the New Jersey Plan proposed a unicameral legislature.

The Great Compromise proposed by Roger Sherman of Connecticut included which of the following features?

• A unicameral legislature with equal representation for all states

• A bicameral legislature with representation based on population in both houses

• A bicameral legislature with one house based on population and the other based on equality

• A unicameral legislature with representation based on population

What was the primary purpose of the Three-Fifths Compromise during the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

• To determine how slaves would be counted for legislative representation

• To resolve disputes over trade regulations

• To establish a new national currency

• To decide the powers of the federal government

What is the main job of the Legislative branch of the United States government?

• To enforce the laws

• To interpret the laws

• To create the laws

• To elect the President

What is required to override a presidential veto?

• A) A simple majority vote in one chamber of Congress

• B) A 2/3 vote in both chambers of Congress

• C) A unanimous vote in the Senate

• D) A 3/4 vote in both chambers of Congress

What is the charge of misconduct against an official in office called?

• A) Impeachment

• B) Indictment

• C) Conviction

• D) Accusation

What vote is needed by the members in the House of Representatives to bring charges against a government official?

• A) Simple majority vote

• B) 2/3 vote

• C) 3/4 vote

• D) Unanimous vote

What vote is necessary in the Senate for the conviction in an impeachment trial?

• A) Simple majority vote

• B) 2/3 vote

• C) 3/4 vote

• D) Unanimous vote