Constitutional Convention Compromises

Why was the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?

• a) To create the Declaration of Independence

• b) To revise the Articles of Confederation

• c) To discuss foreign policy

• d) To draft the Bill of Rights

Which issue did the "Great Compromise" address?

• a) Representation in Congress

• b) Slavery

• c) States’ rights

• D. The power of the president

What was the main purpose of the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• a) To determine the number of senators per state

• b) To address the representation of enslaved people in Congress

• c) To decide how the Electoral College should operate

• d) To establish the Bill of Rights

The debate between large and small states during the Constitutional Convention primarily concerned:

• a) The powers of the executive branch

• b) Representation in the legislative branch

• c) The issue of slavery

• d) The size of the federal military

Which principle of government prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful?

• A.Federalism

• b) Separation of Powers

• c) Popular Sovereignty

• d) Checks and Balances

The Bill of Rights consists of the first:

• a) 5 amendments

• B.10 amendments

• c) 13 amendments

• d) 27 amendments

Which of the following rights is protected by the First Amendment?

• a) The right to a fair trial

• b) The right to own property

• c) The freedom of speech

• d) The right to bear arms

The Second Amendment protects

• a) Freedom of speech

• b) Protection from unreasonable searches

• c) The right to bear arms

• d) The right to assemble peacefully

Which amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?

• a) First

• b) Fourth
  

• c) Fifth
  

• D) sixth

The Third Amendment prohibits:

• a) The right to remain silent
  

• b) The quartering of soldiers in private homes
  

• c) Unreasonable searches and seizures
  

• d) Cruel and unusual punishment