Constitutional Convention Quiz (Doodle Notes 1)

What is the principle of Separation of Powers?

• Powers are combined into one branch

• Powers are divided between separate branches of government

• Powers are given to the states

• Powers are held by the President

What is Judicial Review?

• The power of Congress to make laws

• The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional

• The power of the President to veto laws

• The power of the states to nullify federal laws

Is Judicial Review included in the Constitution?

• Yes, it is explicitly stated

• No, it is not in the Constitution

• Yes, but only for state laws

• No, it was added in 1900

Which principle ensures that government power is limited?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

• Federalism

• Judicial Review

Which principle divides power between the national and state governments?

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

On what date did the Philadelphia Convention approve a draft of the Constitution?

• July 4, 1776

• September 17, 1787

• December 25, 1787

• January 1, 1788

Which statement would a Federalist most likely agree with?

• "Support the Constitution!"

• "The Constitution gives the government more power than the king!"

• "States should have more power!"

• "The Articles of Confederation are perfect!"

Which of the following individuals was an Anti-Federalist?

• George Washington

• Ben Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Clinton

How many essays make up the Federalist Papers?

• 50

• 85

• 100

• 75

What convinced many Anti-Federalists to ratify the Constitution?

• The promise of a new capital

• The promise of adding a Bill of Rights

• The promise of lower taxes

• The promise of more representation