Creating the Constitution

What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To draft the Bill of Rights

• To reform the government after the Revolutionary War

• To elect a new president

Who is known as the Father of the Constitution?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

What document outlines the roles and responsibilities of the U.S. government?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

• The Federalist Papers

How many states were represented at the Constitutional Convention?

• Thirteen

• Ten

• Fifty

• Twenty

What did the Bill of Rights add to the Constitution?

• The first ten amendments

• The Preamble

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

Which plan did the delegates mostly follow to establish a stronger federal government?

• The New Jersey Plan

• The Virginia Plan

• The Connecticut Plan

• The Albany Plan

What did James Madison help write to persuade readers to accept the new Constitution?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Federalist Papers

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Magna Carta

What year was the Constitution written?

• 1776

• 1787

• 1800

• 1812

What did Madison compare the new government to?

• The British monarchy

• The ancient republics of Greece and Rome

• The French Empire

• The Spanish colonies

What was a challenge faced by the states before the Constitution?

• Lack of a national government to collect taxes

• Overpopulation

• Lack of natural resources

• Foreign invasions