WorksheetsConstitutional Convention Vocabulary
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
At the Constitutional Convention (1787), the Great Compromise resolved the issue of congressional representation by
limiting the terms of elected lawmakers
providing for direct election of senators
creating a two-house legislature
including the electoral college
The first ten amendments were added to the Constitution to
remove portions of the original Constitution
protect individual freedoms from governmental power
make changes in the election process
increase the power of the legislative branch
At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, conflicts between states with large populations and states with small populations resulted in the creation of
the offices of president and vice president
the three branches of government
a federal court system
a bicameral (two-house) legislature
When census numbers show changes in a state’s total population, what is likely to be affected in the state?
boundary lines
number of counties
representation in the United States House of Representatives
number of senators in the United States Senate
Which statement best illustrates the principle of federalism?
The president has the power to veto bills.
Congress is divided into two houses.
The Supreme Court has the power to review laws.
Power is divided between the states and the national government.
The Constitution of the United States was considered an improvement over the Articles of Confederation because the Constitution changed the
status of slavery
civil rights of minorities
number of Americans eligible to vote (4) balance of power between national and state governments
balance of power between national and state governments
Delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 wrote a new constitution because
the Revolutionary War was over
the Articles of Confederation were about to expire
they wanted to increase the power of the states
they believed that a stronger central government was necessary
Debate over Ratification of the United States Constitution Speaker
A: “Our liberty depends on guaranteed individual rights. Citizens with these rights will be able to make decisions for the good of the whole nation.”
Speaker B: “I admire your optimism; however, only a well-educated group of elected officials should be trusted to make decisions for the good of all.”
Speaker A: “We must not allow the rule of a few privileged officials to overpower the will of average citizens.”
Speaker B: “A strong central government, composed of elected officials, will be acting in the best interests of all citizens.”
Speaker A: “I fear you are ignoring the needs of the people. There must be a guarantee that the freedoms of citizens will not be trampled over by a strong national government.
In this debate between Speaker A and Speaker B, Speaker A would most likely agree that the leaders of the nation should
establish a monarchy
add a bill of rights to the Constitution
increase the power of the federal government
limit the right to vote to property owners
Delegates at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 agreed to the Three-Fifths Compromise as a way to
limit the power of the president
provide legal rights for women
settle differences over representation in Congress
establish term lengths for senators
The Preamble of the United States Constitution says that the power to govern originates with the
states
Supreme Court
president
people
During the struggle over ratification of the Constitution, Federalists and Antifederalists disagreed mainly over the
wisdom of maintaining friendship with England
need for the continuation of slavery
election of George Washington as the first president
division of power between the national government and the states
• Congress could not levy and collect taxes.
• Congress could not regulate interstate or foreign trade. • There was no national court system to settle disputes.
• The thirteen separate states lacked national unity.
Which document is characterized by these statements?
Articles of Confederation
Federalist Papers
Northwest Ordinance
United States Constitution
