WorksheetsChapter 12- Runaway Convention
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
At the convention that gathered in Philadelphia to help strengthen the Articles of Confederation, 12 out of 13 states sent delegates. Which state did NOT?
Rhode Island
North Carolina
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Why did some important people refuse to come to the convention to strengthen the Articles of Confederation?
They lived too far away
They didn't want the government to be made more powerful
George Washington was the leader
Roger Morris wouldn't let them
Who was the first person to arrive in Philadelphia to attend the Continental Congress?
George Washignton
James Madison
Benjamin Franklin
Roger Morris
Madison suggested what form of government to replace the Articles of Confederation?
A powerful central government with no rights for the colonist
A supreme leader
A kIng and queen
A government consisting of 3 branches
What branch of government makes the laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Which branch of government enforces the laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
What branch of government interprets the laws and is led by a group of judges?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Who is the "Father of the Constitution" ?
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
George Washington
James Madison
What "agreement" said that the Senate would have two delegates for each state, while the House would have a number of delegates for each state based on its population?
The Constitution
Constitutional Convention
The Great Compromise
Continental Congress
Many delegates at the Constitutional Convention believed strongly that no branch of government should be too powerful. What is this system known as?
Philadelphia Balances
Clear Rights of Americans
Checks and Balances
Constitutional Law
Look at the picture on page 56- The Constitution was written in the same building as what?
Declaration of Independence
The Philadelphia Paper
Common Sense
John Adam's Newspaper
What is an Amendment? (glossary)
A Change
A leader
Supporting the cause
Riots in the street
Who has the right to VETO a law?
Executive branch
Legislative branch
Judicial branch
Who has the right to override a VETO ?
Executive branch
Legislative branch
Judicial branch
