U.S. Constitution Test

Why did the Constitutional Convention take place? Choose all that apply (2)

• Shays' Rebellion
• To negotiate new territory
• To replace the AoC because it was too weak
• To discuss inequality in the U.S.

Where did the Convention take place?

• The Capitol building, Washington D.C.
• Independence Hall, Philadelphia
• The House of Representatives
• The White House, Washington D.C.

What was the Three-Fifths Compromise? How did it benefit the Southern states? Must be in complete sentences for full credit.

The conflict between the Virginia and New Jersey Plan had to do with:

• How much power the President would have
• How each state would be represented in the government
• If the Legislative Branch will be a bicameral system
• Who the next President will be

The ____________ Compromise allowed for the creation of the Senate and the House of Representatives to please both small and large states.

Which group would agree with this statement?: "The Constitution gives the federal government enough power to overpower the states." Write A for Anti-Federalist and F for Federalist

Which group would agree with this statement?: "The Bill of Rights is not necessary for the new U.S. government." Write A for Anti-Federalist and F for Federalist

Which group would agree with this statement?: "The federal government will not get too powerful because there are three branches of government and a system of checks and balances in place." Write A for Anti-Federalist and F for Federalist

Which group would agree with this statement?: "Having a strong federal government will lead to the President becoming like the King and tyranny will ensue." Write A for Anti-Federalist and F for Federalist

What documents did we end up with after the CC due to the Federalists and Anti-Federalists demands? Check all that apply. (2)

• The Constitution
• The Declaration of Independence
• Treaty of Paris
• The Bill of Rights