A New Nation Quiz

Where was the first Constitutional Convention held?

• Washington D.C.

• Atlanta, Georgia

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Great Compromise split Congress into two houses. What are the names of the two houses?

• Houses of Representatives and Colonists

• House of Representatives and Senate

• Senate and the Patriots

• Senate and Delegates

The Constitutional Convention was held to create which document?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• U.S Constitution

• Louisiana Purchase

Which branch of government interprets the laws in court?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Delegates

Which branch of government enforces the laws that are passed?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Delegates

The Supreme Court is part of the Legislative Branch.

• True

• False

The Articles of Confederation was replaced because....

• The delegates didn't like the paper that was used.

• Not all of the states agreed to the Articles of Confederation.

• The Articles of Confederation were weak and created a weak national governement.

• The Articles of Confederation needed more compromise.

​ ​ (a)   : an agreement where both sides have given up some of what they may have wanted to accomplish a goal

• compromise
• bicameral
• delegate

Why is James Madison known as the Father of the Constituation?

• James Madison took detailed notes during wach meeting and debate.

• James Madison went to Phildephia two weeks early to prepare.

• James Madison helped to write the Virginia Constitution.

• James Madison was a delegate from Virginia.

Choose 2 powers that the National Government has.

• Print Money

• Declare War

• Build Schools

• Pay Firefighters and Police.