The Constitution Quiz

What was the main issue with the Articles of Confederation?

• It was too similar to the British system of government.

• It did not allow for the creation of new states.

• It provided too much power to the national government.

• It did not establish a strong central government.

What was the Great Compromise?

• A compromise to limit the powers of the president.

• A blend of the Virginia and New Jersey plans for a two-house legislature.

• A decision to have a single-house legislature.

• An agreement to allow slavery in the new constitution.

What did the 3/5ths Compromise entail?

• Three-fifths of the Congress had to agree to declare war.

• Every five slaves would be counted as three people for taxation and representation.

• Three out of every five states needed to approve new legislation.

• Slaves would be freed after serving for five years.

How did the Constitution address the issue of slavery?

• It declared slaves as property, not people.

• It included a clause for the gradual emancipation of slaves.

• It did not mention slavery directly.

• It immediately abolished slavery.

What principle prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

• Checks and balances

• The Electoral College

• Direct democracy

• Federalism

What is federalism?

• A political system with a strong, central figure.

• A system where all powers are held by the national government.

• A system dividing powers between national and state governments.

• A government system where states have all the power.

What was the purpose of the Electoral College?

• To make the presidential election process simpler and more straightforward

• To directly elect the President by popular vote

• To provide a system where educated individuals would select the President

• To allow states to have equal representation in presidential elections

Who were the authors of the Federalist Papers?

• Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay

• George Washington, John Hancock, and Samuel Adams

• Patrick Henry, James Monroe, and John Marshall

What was the main argument of the Federalist Papers?

• Opposition to the ratification of the Constitution

• The need for a strong national government

• The benefits of a weak central government

• Support for the abolition of slavery

What did Anti-Federalists advocate for?

• Stronger state governments and protections for individual rights

• The immediate inclusion of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution

• More power to the national government

• A strong national army