(Quiz) the Constitutional Convention

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

• To draft the Declaration of Independence

• To address the weaknesses of the Confederation Congress.

• To elect the first President of the United States

• To ratify the new constitution.

What was the Great Compromise?

• An agreement to add more power to the national government.

• A plan to divide powers between state and federal governments

• A compromise between large and small states on legislative representation

• A compromise which added the Bill of Rights to the Constitution.

Which document did the Constitution replace?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Federalist Papers

James Madison proposed a legislative branch that would be divided in two. Which term below properly describes that type of legislature.

• Divided

• Democratic

• Unicameral

• Bicameral

How many states needed to ratify the Constitution for it to become effective?

• 9

• 11

• 13

• 7

Under Madison's plan, what would the responsibility of the Judicial Branch be?

• Interpret laws.

• Enforce laws.

• Write laws.

• Create laws.

Under Madison's plan, what would the responsibility of the Executive Branch be?

• Interpret laws.

• Enforce laws.

• Write laws.

• Review laws.

Which issue did the Three-Fifths Compromise address?

• The balance of power between three new branches of government.

• Representation of enslaved people.

• Election of the President.

• Regulation of interstate commerce.

Which group was in favor of ratifying the Constitution?

• Anti-Federalists

• Loyalists

• Federalists

• Patriots

Which of the following powers was NOT granted to Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

• • Negotiate treaties.

• Impose taxes on the states.

• Request funding from the states.

• Print money.