Forming the Constitution text questions

What was the primary purpose of the Constitutional Convention held in Philadelphia in 1787?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To establish a national bank

• To create a Bill of Rights

• To revise the Articles of Confederation

Which document served as the first governing framework for the United States?

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Federalist Papers

• The Articles of Confederation

What was one major flaw of the Articles of Confederation?

• It allowed for a strong executive branch

• It required unanimous consent for amendments

• It established a national currency

• It imposed direct taxes on citizens

The Great Compromise led to the establishment of which legislative structure?

• A unicameral legislature

• A parliamentary system

• A bicameral legislature

• A federal council

Which plan proposed representation in Congress based on state population?

• The Connecticut Plan

• The New Jersey Plan

• The Virginia Plan

• The Federal Plan

What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• A compromise on taxation

• A way to count enslaved persons for representation

• A method for balancing state and federal powers

• A solution to the slave importation issue

Why did delegates fear a strong central government?

• They believed it would lead to financial stability

• They worried it could become tyrannical

• They had no experience with governance

• They wanted more state autonomy

What was one of the main reasons the Articles of Confederation failed?

• It required unanimous consent for amendments

• It created a robust military

• It established a national currency

• It allowed for interstate tariffs

Which branch of government was created to prevent tyranny?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• All of the above

What was the significance of the compromise on slavery during the Convention?

• It promoted immediate abolition

• It established a national slave trade

• It allowed for equal representation of slaves

• It highlighted economic and moral contradictions