Exploring the Framers of the US Constitution Preamble

Why would no government be necessary if men were angels?

• Because men would govern themselves.

• Because angels are perfect beings.

• Because laws would be unnecessary.

• Because there would be no conflicts.

What is the primary challenge in framing a government administered by men?

• Ensuring it has enough power.

• Creating a fair legal system.

• Making it control itself.

• Balancing state and federal powers.

What was the Virginia Plan's main proposal?

• To give more powers to Congress.

• To adopt the British system of governance.

• To limit the powers of the executive.

• To start from scratch and form a new government.

What did the Virginia Plan suggest about the powers of Congress?

• Congress should have limited powers.

• Congress should enact, execute, and adjudicate its own laws.

• Congress should only make laws.

• Congress should only execute laws.

What was Alexander Hamilton's radical proposal regarding the executive?

• The executive should have limited powers.

• The executive should be for life.

• The executive should be elected every four years.

• The executive should be chosen by the people.

Why did Hamilton suggest a government similar to the British system?

• He believed it was the only good model.

• He wanted to appease the British.

• He thought it would be easier to implement.

• He wanted to establish a monarchy.

What was Benjamin Franklin's view on the Constitution?

• He wanted major revisions.

• He believed it was perfect.

• He thought it was the best they could achieve.

• He was unsure about its effectiveness.

What did Franklin observe about the sun carved on the president's chair?

• It was a setting sun.

• It was a rising sun.

• It represented the end of an era.

• It symbolized hope.

What was required for the Constitution to be ratified?

• Approval by the majority of the delegates.

• Approval by the President.

• Approval by 9 out of 13 states.

• Approval by all 13 states.

What was Franklin's final sentiment about the new government?

• He was indifferent.

• He was optimistic.

• He was pessimistic.

• He was critical.