The Formation of the U.S. Constitution

What was the main reason for the United States to draft a new constitution?

• To maintain the Articles of Confederation

• To increase state powers

• To expand territorial boundaries

• To strengthen the central government

Which of the following was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• It established a federal judiciary

• It provided for a powerful executive branch

• It created a strong central government

• It allowed states to have too much power

Who was known as the 'Father of the Constitution'?

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

What was the Great Compromise?

• An agreement to end slavery

• A plan for a unicameral legislature

• A solution for state representation in Congress

• A treaty with Great Britain

What did the Three-Fifths Compromise address?

• Trade regulations

• Representation of enslaved people

• Taxation of states

• Election of the president

Which group was concerned about the lack of a Bill of Rights in the Constitution?

• Federalists

• Confederates

• Anti-Federalists

• Monarchists

What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?

• To draft a new set of laws

• To negotiate with foreign powers

• To support the ratification of the Constitution

• To oppose the Constitution

Which state was the last to ratify the Constitution?

• Virginia

• New York

• Rhode Island

• Massachusetts

What was promised to be the first act of Congress to win over opponents of the Constitution?

• A new trade agreement

• A Bill of Rights

• A stronger executive branch

• A new tax law

What is the significance of the U.S. Constitution today?

• It was replaced by the Articles of Confederation

• It is only used in certain states

• It is no longer relevant

• It is the oldest constitution still in use