The Constitutional Convention Quiz

Who took notes on every debate and discussion during the convention?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

Because of Madison's notes, we know who said what during the ________.

• War

• Debates

• Elections

• Celebrations

Fill in the blank: John Adams did not attend the Constitutional Convention because he was serving as U.S. ambassador to ______.

• France

• Great Britain

• Spain

• Germany

Which English document, created in 1689, influenced the Constitution?

• Magna Carta

• English Bill of Rights

• Mayflower Compact

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

Which colony's document, created in 1649, influenced the Constitution?

• Maryland Toleration Act

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

• Virginia's House of Burgesses

• Peter Zenger Trial

Fill in the blank: The Peter Zenger Trial took place in ______.

• 1735

• 1620

• 1649

• 1689

How long did they work in secret at Independence Hall to create a new government?

• 2 months

• 4 months

• 6 months

• 8 months

Who would be the leader of the new government?

• The King

• The Prime Minister

• A President

• A Governor

How long is the President's term according to the Constitution?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Federalism divides power between the central and _______ governments.

• local

• state

• international

• municipal