Constitutional Convention Quiz

What was the Constitutional Convention held at?

• Jamestown

• New York

• Boston

• Philadelphia

What state did not attend the Constitutional Convention?

• Georgia

• Delaware

• Rhode Island

• New Jersey

Who presided over the Constitutional Convention?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

Who is considered "The Father of the Constitution" and was the main author?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

Why didn't Thomas Jefferson and John Adams attend the Constitutional Convention?

• Both had passed away

• Both serving as US ambassadors in Europe

• Both were not invited to attend

• Both did not think the Articles of Confederation needed changes

Powers are divided between separate branches of government:

• Limited Government

• Separation of Powers

• Judicial Review

• Popular Sovereignty

Authority of Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional:

• Checks & Balances

• Federalism

• Judicial Review

• Separation of Powers

Government can only do what give it permission to do:

• Limited Government

• Checks & Balances

• Federalism

• Judicial Review

Power comes from the people:

• Judicial Review

• Checks & Balances

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

Powers of each branch are checked and balanced by other branches:

• Separation of Powers

• Checks & Balances

• Federalism

• Limited Government