Understanding Rules and the Constitution

What is the main purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

• To establish a monarchy

• To create a stronger central government

• To declare independence from Britain

• To create state laws

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Which symbol is known as a national bird of the United States?

• The dove

• The bald eagle

• The robin

• The hawk

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What was the first decision made by the convention delegates?

• To write the Declaration of Independence

• To choose George Washington as chairman

• To keep discussions secret

• To nail the windows shut

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Which document is considered essential in creating a sense of community among U.S. citizens?

• The Magna Carta

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Emancipation Proclamation

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What was the purpose of keeping the discussions at the convention secret?

• To prevent foreign spies from listening

• To allow delegates to express ideas freely

• To avoid public panic

• To keep the British unaware

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Which landmark is a symbol of freedom and democracy in the United States?

• The Eiffel Tower

• The Statue of Liberty

• The Great Wall of China

• The Colosseum

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Who presented the Virginia Plan at the convention?

• George Washington

• Edmund Randolph

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

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What was the main argument of the Virginia Plan?

• To maintain the Articles of Confederation

• To create a stronger central government

• To establish a monarchy

• To declare war on Britain

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Which document declared the American colonies' independence from Britain?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

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The US Constitution is the supreme _____ of the land.

• guideline
• law

• regulation
• policy