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Founding Fathers and the Constitution

Authored by Mr. Alkire

History

9th Grade

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Founding Fathers and the Constitution
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

George Washington

James Madison

Alexander Hamilton

Thomas Jefferson

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was a key advocacy of James Madison in the Constitution?

A lifetime executive

Checks and balances

A unicameral legislature

State sovereignty

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was George Washington's support crucial at the Constitutional Convention?

He was the wealthiest delegate

He was a hero of the Revolution and respected leader

He wrote The Federalist Papers

He was the oldest delegate

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Alexander Hamilton's stance on the central government?

He supported a weak central government

He advocated for a powerful central government

He wanted no central government

He was indifferent to the central government

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the key disagreements Alexander Hamilton had with other delegates?

The location of the capital

The degree of federal power

The abolition of slavery

The method of electing senators

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was a major contribution by Ben Franklin for the Constitution?

He added prestige to the convention because he was a war hero.

He was an important mediator who helped factions compromise.

He came up with the idea of three branches of government.

He wrote the First Amendment.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who led the "Connecticut Compromise" by calling for a bicameral legislature with a House and a Senate?

James Madison

Roger Sherman

Alexander Hamilton

Ben Franklin

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