Constitutional Convention Quiz

What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

• To draft a new constitution

• To elect a new president

• To declare war

• To celebrate independence

Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Washington D.C.

• Boston

Who was elected to lead the Constitutional Convention?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Which state did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention?

• New York

• Virginia

• Rhode Island

• Georgia

Who is often called the father of the Constitution?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

What was the governing document before the Constitution?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Federalist Papers

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

What was a major issue with the Articles of Confederation?

• No representation for small states

• Weak central government

• Too much power to the central government

• Lack of a national currency

What event highlighted the need for a stronger central government?

• The Boston Tea Party

• Shays’s Rebellion

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The War of 1812

Which branch of government was suggested by James Madison?

• Executive

• Judicial

• All of the above

• Legislative

What system ensures that no branch of government becomes too powerful?

• Separation of powers

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

• Judicial review