The US Constitution

What year did the first U.S. Presidential election take place under the new Constitution?

• 1790

• 1800

• 1776

• 1788

What was the main issue with the Articles of Confederation?

• Too many amendments

• Inability to levy taxes

• Strong central government

• Powerful judiciary

Which rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• Stono Rebellion

• Whiskey Rebellion

• Shays' Rebellion

• Bacon's Rebellion

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

• Revise the Articles

• Draft a new constitution

• Discuss trade with Britain

• Reduce federal debts

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

• Sherman Plan

• Hamilton Plan

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

Which state's plan proposed equal representation regardless of size?

• Virginia

• New Jersey

• New York

• Connecticut

What was a key feature of the Great Compromise?

• Established a single legislative body

• Created a bicameral legislature

• Made the president the head of state

• Abolished the need for a Senate

What compromise involved counting slaves as 3/5ths of a person for representation?

• Slave Trade Compromise

• Great Compromise

• 3/5ths Compromise

• Connecticut Compromise

What does the 3/5ths Compromise relate to?

• Legislative representation

• Military service

• Taxation

• Voting rights

What was the purpose of the fugitive slave clause in the Constitution?

• To count slaves for taxation purposes

• To end slavery in northern states

• To allow escaped slaves to remain free

• To require the return of escaped slaves to their owners