Why is the Constitution considered a living document?

Constitution and Philadelphia Convention Quiz

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Mathematics
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1st Grade
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Hard
Susan Bromen
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It was created during the Philadelphia Convention in 1787
It can be amended to reflect changes in society
It was written by the Framers of the Constitution
It unified 13thirteen states into one nation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement best describes the original goal of the Philadelphia Convention?
Declare independence from Great Britain
Elect a new president
Fix the Articles of Confederation
Write a new Constitution
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the most pressing issue facing the Confederation Congress following the American Revolution?
Organizing debates
Funding public schools
Managing conflicts
Repaying war debts
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did most delegates at the Philadelphia Convention agree on?
Increasing the power of the central government
Increasing the power of the state governments
Decreasing the power of the central government
Decreasing the power of both the central and state governments
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the delegates want to ensure secrecy during the convention?
To avoid interference from foreign governments
To discuss personal matters
To prevent a potential rebellion
To surprise the public with their decision
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did small states oppose the Virginia Plan?
It gave each state equal representation
It gave more power to states with larger populations
It reduced the power of the central government
It maintained the Articles of Confederation
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the Great Compromise was "a new thing"?
Giving states equal representation in Congress
Giving states proportional representation in a representative body
Having two houses of Congress as part of a government
Having both equal and proportional representation in separate houses of Congress
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