Constitutional Convention

What did the Federalists believe about the Articles of Confederation?

• They were too strong.

• They were too weak.

• They were perfect as they were.

• They needed minor adjustments.

Which statement reflects the Anti-Federalist view on state power?

• States should have the power to print money.

• States should have no power.

• States should have less power.

• States should be abolished.

What was the main concern of Patrick Henry in his speech before the Virginia Ratifying Convention, June 5, 1788?

• The power of the national government.

• The fate of the states.

• The strength of the Articles of Confederation.

• The inclusion of a bill of rights.

What was the purpose of the debates that took place across the 13 states in state governments after the US Constitution was written in 1787?

• To agree on the new form of government.

• To abolish the national government.

• To create new state constitutions.

• To print more money.

According to Federalist Paper 51, what is the greatest difficulty in framing a government?

• Ensuring economic stability

• Enabling the government to control the governed and itself

• Maintaining international relations

• Providing public services

What does Federalist Paper 84 argue about the Bill of Rights?

• It is essential for the Constitution

• It is unnecessary and could be dangerous

• It should be the first priority

• It is the only way to protect liberty

In Anti-Federalist Paper 1, what is the fear regarding the 13 republics?

• They will lose their state governments

• They will become too powerful

• They will be unable to trade with each other

• They will form separate countries

What does Anti-Federalist Paper 84 argue about the necessity of a declaration of rights?

• It is necessary to restrain the national government

• It is unnecessary and redundant

• It is only needed for state governments

• It is already included in the Constitution

Federalists held the belief that people were naturally ​ (a)   and therefore need to be ​ (b)  

• bad
• governed
• good
• free
• unpredictable
• monitored

Organize the following proposals to the Plan that proposed them.

Groups:

(a) New Jersey Plan

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(b) Virginia Plan

• Bicameral Congress

• Unicameral Congress

• Multiple Presidents

• All States Get 1 Vote

• 3 Government Branches

• Senators Chosen by HoR