The Constitutional Convention Quiz

What was the primary purpose of the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?

• To draft a completely new constitution

• To amend the Articles of Confederation

• To declare independence from Britain

• To address trade issues between the states

Which compromise during the Constitutional Convention resulted in the creation of a bicameral legislature?

• The Great Compromise

• The Three-Fifths Compromise

• The Commerce Compromise

• The Slave Trade Compromise

What was the Three-Fifths Compromise about?

• The taxation of goods

• The representation of women

• The counting of slaves for representation and taxation

• The election process of the President

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

What key issue did the Great Compromise resolve?

• The power of the federal government

• Representation in Congress

• The abolition of slavery

• The election of the President

Which plan proposed a single legislative body with equal representation for each state?

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• Connecticut Plan

• Hamilton Plan

What was a major argument against the ratification of the Constitution?

• It gave too much power to the states

• It lacked a bill of rights

• It abolished slavery

• It established a monarchy

How did the Constitution address the issue of the slave trade?

• It immediately abolished the slave trade

• It allowed the continuation of the slave trade for 20 years

• It prohibited states from deciding on the slave trade

• It did not mention the slave trade

Which of the following was NOT a key debate during the Constitutional Convention?

• The structure of the legislature

• The powers of the executive branch

• The inclusion of a bill of rights

• The official language of the United States

What impact did the Constitutional Convention have on the American government?

• It established a direct democracy

• It created a federal system of government

• It formed a confederation of sovereign states

• It abolished the legislative branch