Constitution

The plan of government adopted at the Constitutional Convention that established a two-house Congress. In the House of Representatives, representation from each state is based on state population. In the Senate, each state is represented by two senators.

• The Great Compromise

• The Three-Fifths Compromise

• The Federalist Papers

• The Articles of Confederation

Representatives from the 13 states met to write a new constitution in 1787 in?

• Philadelphia

• New York

• Boston

• Valley Forge

Who was elected President of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

The Virginia Plan that was offered at Constitutional Convention included in it? (please select all)

• 3 Branches of Government

• Two House Legislature

• Two House Legislature Representation would be based on the Population size of each State

• One House Legislature

• Legislature Representation would be Equal among the States

The New Jersey Plan that was offered at Constitutional Convention included in it? (please select all)

• 3 Branches of Government

• Two House Legislature

• Two House Legislature Representation would be based on the Population size of each State

• One House Legislature

• Legislature Representation would be Equal among the States

What nickname did they give the 55 delegates of the Constitutional Convention?

• Founding Fathers

• The Delegates

• The Writers

• The Creators

Who wrote the Great Compromise?

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• Roger Sherman

• Thomas Jefferson

The _____________ is the document that establishes our government.

• The Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Mayflower Compact

What is the primary purpose of a constitution in a democratic society?

• To establish a monarchy

• To outline the structure of government and protect citizens' rights

• To create a single-party state

• To determine tax rates

Which of the following is a feature of the United States Constitution?

• It establishes a parliamentary system

• It includes a Bill of Rights

• It mandates a state religion

• It allows for a king