Constitutional Convention Lesson Review

What are the three branches of the federal government?

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Legislative, Administrative, Judicial

• Executive, Administrative, Judicial

• Legislative, Executive, Administrative

Which branch of the federal government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Administrative

What is the main role of the Judicial branch?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To create policies

In which city was the 1787 meeting held where the United States Constitution was written?

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• Washington D.C.

How many men attended one or more sessions of the 1787 convention?

• 45

• 55

• 65

• 75

During which months did the 1787 convention take place?

• January to March

• March to June

• May to September

• July to November

What was the purpose of the 1787 meeting in Philadelphia?

• To draft the United States Constitution

• To declare independence from Britain

• To elect the first President of the United States

• To establish the Bill of Rights

What does the term "veto" mean?

• To approve a bill

• To reject a bill

• To amend a bill

• To pass a bill

What is the definition of "compromise"?

• A disagreement between two sides

• An agreement acceptable to both sides

• A decision made by one side

• A refusal to negotiate

What did the "Great Compromise" call for Congress to consist of?

• One house: the Senate

• Two houses: a Senate and a House of Representatives

• Three houses: a Senate, a House of Representatives, and a Council

• One house: the House of Representatives