REVIEW #1 Topic 2, Lesson 4 NOTES p1 - Constitutional Convention

What was the primary purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

• To draft a new constitution
• To revise the Articles of Confederation
• To declare independence from Britain
• To establish a national bank

Which of the following best describes the term 'elitism' as defined in the presentation?

• A belief in equality among all citizens
• An attitude of superiority among a group
• A political system that favors the majority
• A form of government that limits power

Who was unanimously agreed upon to be the president of the Constitutional Convention?

• Ben Franklin
• James Madison
• George Washington
• Alexander Hamilton

Which state did not attend the Constitutional Convention?

• Virginia
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• New York

What was a significant influence on the Framers during the Constitutional Convention?

• The Articles of Confederation
• The Enlightenment Era philosophers
• The British Monarchy
• The American Revolutionary War

What was one of the key changes the Framers made to the structure of government?

• Eliminating the executive branch
• Creating a bicameral legislative branch
• Establishing a monarchy
• Limiting the power of the judiciary

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the Constitutional Convention?

• To strengthen the national government
• To create a new constitution
• To maintain the Articles of Confederation
• To address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

What was one of the outcomes of the Constitutional Convention?

• The establishment of a monarchy
• A new structure of government with three branches

• The abolition of slavery
• The declaration of independence

Which of the following statements about the Framers is true?

• They were all from the same state
• They had no prior political experience
• Many were landowners and held political offices
• They were primarily farmers

Which philosophical concept heavily influenced the Framers' views on government during the Constitutional Convention?

• Social Contract Theory
• Utilitarianism
• Divine Right of Kings
• Mercantilism