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WorksheetsConstitutional Convention Unit 3 Test
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Why did delegates met to create a new form of government?
a)
They thought it was would be fun
b)
They were unsatisfied with the current system of government
c)
They loved the Articles of Confederation
d)
They didn't want to be ruled by Britain
2.
Where and when did the delegates meet for the Convention?
a)
May 25, 1787, Philadelphia, Pennsylavania
b)
July 4, 1776, Philadelphia, Pennsylavania
c)
March 3, 1808, Boston, Massachusetts
d)
June 4, 1738, London, England
3.
Who attended the Constitutional Convention
a)
King George III, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams
b)
Richard Henry Lee, Patrick Henry, and Samuel Adams
c)
Betsy Ross, Pocahontas, John Smith, and Queen Elizabeth
d)
George Washington, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and Benjamin Franklin
4.
Which state chose not to attend, and why?
a)
Rhode Island because they didn't like the Articles of Confederation
b)
Rhode Island because they were satisfied with the Articles of Confederation
c)
South Carolina because they didn't want to be part of the United States, and wanted to succeed
d)
South Carolina because they didn't want any laws against slavery
5.
Which was a rule at the Constitutional Convention?
a)
No one could take their coat off
b)
All men had to wear a powdered wig
c)
All discussions were to be kept private
d)
No one was allowed to have an ice-cream cone in their back pocket
6.
Which two plans were part of the Great Compromise?
a)
The Virginia and New Jersey plans
b)
The Virginia and Massachusetts plans
c)
The Madison and Paterson plans
d)
The New Jersey and New Hampshire plans
7.
What was the 3/5 Compromise?
a)
3/5 of all land remained for settlers, the rest went to the Native Americans
b)
3/5 of all income would go to taxes
c)
Slaves would be counted as 3/5 of a person for population
d)
Only 3/5 of the population could own animals
8.
What did the framers do about slave trade?
a)
Slave trade was instantly outlawed
b)
Slave trade was legal until 1808
c)
People had the right to own slaves
d)
Slave trade was legal until 1956
9.
What is the Electoral College?
a)
A group of people chosen by the Legislature to pick the President and Vice President
b)
A College for people who want to study politics
c)
A club for students interested in politics
d)
A fraternity!!! ;)
10.
Which group supported the Constitution?
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
11.
Which group didn't support the Constitution?
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
12.
What was added to the Constitution, that made the required 9/13 states ratify it?
a)
Preamble
b)
Magna Carta
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
19th ammendment
13.
What is the Preamble
a)
The opening of the Constitution that lists its goals
b)
A speech about voting rights
c)
A document that granted the United States freedom from Britain
d)
A law that enables freedom of speech
14.
Which was NOT a goal of the Preamble?
a)
Provide for the common defense
b)
Secure the blessings of liberty
c)
Promote the general wellfare
d)
Ensure no taxation
15.
Article 1 was about...
a)
Legislative branch
b)
Judicial branch
c)
Executive branch
d)
Law making
16.
Article 2 was about...
a)
Legislative branch
b)
Judicial branch
c)
Executive branch
d)
State relations
17.
Article 3 was about...
a)
Legislative branch
b)
Judicial branch
c)
Executive branch
d)
Ratification process
18.
Article 4 was about...
a)
Legislative branch
b)
Judicial branch
c)
Executive branch
d)
State relations
19.
Article 5 was about...
a)
Legislative branch
b)
Judicial branch
c)
Executive branch
d)
Law making
20.
Article 6 was about...
a)
Constitution id the "Supreme law of the land"
b)
Judicial branch
c)
Executive branch
d)
Law making
21.
Article 7 was about...
a)
Constitution id the "Supreme law of the land"
b)
Judicial branch
c)
Executive branch
d)
Ratification process
22.
The first 10 amendments are...
a)
The Bill of Rights
b)
Magna Carta
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Constitution
23.
Necessary Clause and Proper Clause
a)
Gives Congress the right to exercise powers that are not specifically listed in the Constitution
b)
Makes Congress exercise powers only specifically stated in the Constitution
c)
Santa Clause's long lost brothers :)
d)
An Amendment that says the U.S can override the Constitution during times of war
24.
Which of these isn't required to pass a new Amendment?
a)
2/3 vote of Congress
b)
National convention requested by ⅔’s of state legislatures
c)
Ratification by 3/4's of the States
d)
SOLE approval by the President
25.
How many supreme court justices are there?
a)
10
b)
14
c)
2
d)
9
26.
Who has the power to declare war?
a)
Congress
b)
President
c)
Supreme Court
27.
Who has the power to veto laws?
a)
Congress
b)
President
c)
Supreme Court
28.
Who has the power to settle disputes between states?
a)
Congress
b)
President
c)
Supreme Court
29.
Who has the power to create laws?
a)
Congress
b)
President
c)
Supreme Court
30.
How long is the President's term?
a)
Life
b)
10 years
c)
2 years
d)
4 years
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