James Madison and the U.S. Constitution

James Madison and the U.S. Constitution

6th - 8th Grade

6 Qs

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James Madison and the U.S. Constitution

James Madison and the U.S. Constitution

Assessment

Passage

History

6th - 8th Grade

Easy

Created by

G Wells

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6 questions

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1.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What nickname was James Madison given due to his significant contributions to the U.S. Constitution?

(a)  

Father of the Constitution

Father of the Nation

Father of Liberty

Father of Democracy

2.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which plan did James Madison propose at the Constitutional Convention that became the blueprint for the U.S. Constitution?

(a)  

Virginia Plan

New Jersey Plan

Connecticut Plan

Hamilton Plan

3.

DROPDOWN QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was the main purpose of The Federalist Papers, co-authored by James Madison?

(a)  

To explain and defend the new Constitution

To draft the Bill of Rights

To propose the Articles of Confederation

To outline the Declaration of Independence

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which years did James Madison serve as the President of the United States?

1809-1817

1789-1797

1817-1825

1797-1801

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation that James Madison aimed to address with the new Constitution?

Absence of a judicial system

Lack of a legislative branch

Inability to collect taxes

No provision for a President

6.

DROPDOWN QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which war took place during James Madison's presidency?

(a)  

War of 1812

American Revolutionary War

Mexican-American War

Civil War