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How many states needed to ratify the Constitution?

• All 13 states

• 7 states

• 9 states

• 5 states

Who said the people should ratify the Constitution because they are 'the fountain of all power'?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

What was Benjamin Franklin's view on the Constitution?

• He thought it was perfect.

• He believed it was the worst plan.

• He did not approve of it at all.

• He thought it was close to perfection.

Which delegate did NOT sign the Constitution due to a lack of protections for individuals and states?

• George Mason

• Edmund Randolph

• Elbridge Gerry

• James Madison

What did the Federalists believe the Constitution would create?

• Weak national government

• Strong national government uniting the states

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

Who led the Federalist campaign for ratification?

• Samuel Adams, Thomas Paine, John Dickinson

• James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay

• George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock

• Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Patrick Henry

What did the Federalist Papers aim to address?

• Weaknesses of the Constitution

• Strengths of the Articles of Confederation

• Strengths of the Anti-Federalists

• Weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation

What was a major concern of the Anti-Federalists about the Constitution?

• It would create a weak national government.

• It would not allow taxes.

• It would give too much power to the states.

• It did not list people's rights.

What did the Anti-Federalists fear about the presidency?

• The president would be elected for life.

• The president would have no power.

• The president would rule like a king.

• The president would be chosen by the states.

What system of government did the Constitution create?

• Monarchy

• Federal system

• Confederation

• Dictatorship