Constitutional Convention

What was the initial goal of the Constitutional Convention?

• Revise the Articles of Confederation

• Draft a new Constitution

• Establish a monarchy

• Disband the Union

Answer explanation

The initial goal of the Constitutional Convention was to revise the Articles of Confederation, not to draft a new Constitution, establish a monarchy, or disband the Union.

What did the Virginia Plan propose?

• Equal representation for all states

• Representation based on population

• A unicameral legislature

• Abolition of slavery

Answer explanation

The Virginia Plan proposed representation based on population, not equal representation for all states.

Which plan proposed a unicameral legislature?

• The Virginia Plan

• The New Jersey Plan

• The Great Compromise

• The Hamilton Plan

Answer explanation

The New Jersey Plan proposed a unicameral legislature, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

What was the Great Compromise?

• A unicameral legislature

• A bicameral legislature with population-based representation

• Immediate abolition of slavery

• Giving the federal government all powers

Answer explanation

The Great Compromise established a bicameral legislature with population-based representation, combining the Virginia and New Jersey Plans.

How were slaves counted in terms of representation?

• As full persons

• Not counted at all

• As three-fifths of a person

• As two-thirds of a person

Answer explanation

Slaves were counted as three-fifths of a person for representation purposes, as outlined in the Three-Fifths Compromise during the Constitutional Convention of 1787.

When was the international slave trade to be banned?

• Immediately after the signing of the Constitution

• 10 years after the signing

• 20 years after the signing

Answer explanation

The international slave trade was to be banned 20 years after the signing of the Constitution.

What concept states that power belongs to the people?

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Judicial Review

• Separation of Powers

Answer explanation

Popular Sovereignty states that power belongs to the people, making it the correct concept in this context.

Which government was the only one allowed to print money?

• State Governments

• Federal Government

• Both

• Neither

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Federal Government because it was the only government allowed to print money, not State Governments, Both, or Neither.

What can the President do to limit Congress?

• Declare war

• Veto laws

• Appoint state governors

• Print money

Answer explanation

The President can limit Congress by vetoing laws, which allows the President to reject legislation passed by Congress.

Who has the power to declare war?

• The President

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• Congress

Answer explanation

The power to declare war lies with Congress, as stated in the Constitution. The President can only deploy troops, while the Senate approves treaties and confirms appointments.