>The Constitutional Convention

What year did the Constitutional Convention take place, which led to the creation of the current U.S. system of government?

• 1776

• 1787

• 1791

• 1800

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which document served as the first constitution of the United States before the current Constitution was adopted?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

• The Magna Carta

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain the main difference between the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution in terms of governmental structure.

• The Articles of Confederation established a strong central government, while the Constitution established a weak central government.

• The Articles of Confederation had a unicameral legislature, while the Constitution established a bicameral legislature.

• The Articles of Confederation included a Bill of Rights, while the Constitution did not.

• The Articles of Confederation allowed for a president, while the Constitution did not.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the three branches of the U.S. government as established by the Constitution.

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• Executive, Legislative, Administrative

• Legislative, Judicial, Administrative

• Executive, Judicial, Federal

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Discuss why the Articles of Confederation were replaced by the U.S. Constitution. Consider the weaknesses of the Articles in your response.

• The Articles of Confederation provided too much power to the central government, leading to tyranny.

• The Articles of Confederation lacked a strong central government, making it difficult to enforce laws and collect taxes.

• The Articles of Confederation allowed for too much military power, leading to constant warfare.

• The Articles of Confederation were too similar to British rule, which the colonists wanted to avoid.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What event marked the end of the Revolutionary War?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Treaty of Paris in 1783

• The Constitutional Convention

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Analyze how the delay between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitutional Convention might have impacted the development of the U.S. government.

• It allowed for the development of a strong monarchy.

• It provided time to experiment with different forms of government, leading to the realization of the need for a stronger central government.

• It caused the U.S. to remain under British control for longer.

• It led to the immediate success of the Articles of Confederation.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which branch of the U.S. government is headed by the President?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Administrative

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Evaluate the effectiveness of the Articles of Confederation in governing the newly independent United States.

• Highly effective, as it created a strong central government.

• Moderately effective, as it balanced power between states and the central government.

• Ineffective, as it created a weak central government that struggled to enforce laws and collect taxes.

• Effective, as it allowed for rapid economic growth and stability.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What was the primary purpose of the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?

• To draft the Declaration of Independence

• To revise the Articles of Confederation

• To elect the first President of the United States

• To establish the Bill of Rights

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept