Study Guide - Interim - US Constitution

Why did Congress ask the states to send delegates to Philadelphia in February 1787?

• Congress asked the delegates to work on a plan for westward expansion.

• Congress asked the delegates to discuss the results of the American Revolution.

• Congress asked the delegates to discuss the rights found in the Declaration of Independence.

• Congress asked the delegates to work on figuring out the challenges of the Articles of Confederation.

How many members in the House of Representatives did each state receive under The Great Compromise?

• one

• two

• five

• the number varies based on population

How many representatives in the Senate did each state receive under The Great Compromise?

• one

• two

• five

• the number varies based on population

Which issues did states have to compromise on at the Constitutional Convention?

• Where to keep the new Constitution

• Which states would help with westward expansion

• How each state would be represented in the House and Senate

• Where the Constitutional Convention would meet and how many delegates would attend

What are the first three words of the United States Constitution?

• “We the Men”

• “We the People”

• “We the Citizens”

• “We the Lawmakers”

According to the Preamble of the United States Constitution, who has the power to govern?

• the People

• the President

• elected officials

• appointed officials

What is the main idea of popular sovereignty?

• to have a powerful central government

• to elect a powerful group of representatives

• to allow people to be the source of all political power

• to allow wealthy land owners to be the source of all political power

How many Constitutional Amendments are in the Bill of Rights?

• ten

• three

• twelve

• fourteen

Whose power is limited by the Bill of Rights?

• the People

• the Government

• the United States President

• the House of Representatives

Which Constitutional Amendment says that a search warrant is needed to have personal property searched?

• First Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment