Understanding the U.S. Constitution and Related Concepts

What is "The Federalist"?

• A written plan for government

• A series of 85 essays by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, written in support of the Constitution

• A formal statement of fundamental rights

• A system of government uniting several states under a central authority

What is the term for a person designated to act for or represent another, as in a political convention?

• Federal

• Delegates

• Republic

• Ordinance

What is the term for a government in which the citizens elect leaders to represent them?

• Republic

• Confederation

• Federal

• Ordinance

What is the power or right vested in one branch of a government to cancel or postpone the decisions of another branch called?

• Democracy

• Legislative branch

• Veto

• Inauguration

In what year were the Articles of Confederation accepted?

• 1785

• 1781

• 1787

• 1788

Where was the Constitutional Convention held and the Constitution signed?

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Richmond, Virginia

• Charleston, South Carolina

What is the significance of Philadelphia in U.S. history as shown in the learning material?

• It was the first state to join the Union.

• It was where the Constitutional Convention was held and the Constitution was signed.

• It was the location of the first U.S. capital.

• It was the site of the first battle of the Revolutionary War.

Who is known as the 'Father of the Constitution' and played a very important role in the creation of the Constitution?

• James Madison

• Roger Sherman

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

Which influential leader is known as the "Penman of the Constitution"?

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Jay

• Gouverneur Morris

• James Madison

What year were the Articles of Confederation accepted by the states?

• 1776

• 1781

• 1786

• 1791