Constitutional Convention Quiz

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

• To declare independence from Britain

• To revise the Articles of Confederation

• To create a Bill of Rights

• To establish the first political parties

The Articles of Confederation were characterized by:

• A strong central government

• A weak central government with limited powers

• A federal system with equal representation

• A monarchy

Which of the following statements best describes the Virginia Plan?

• It proposed a unicameral legislature with equal representation for each state.

• It suggested a bicameral legislature with representation based on population.

• It called for a strong executive branch with a president.

• It favored the interests of small states over large states.

What was the main concern of smaller states regarding representation in Congress?

• They wanted more power than larger states.

• They feared being dominated by larger states in legislative decisions.

• They wanted to eliminate the Senate.

• They were uninterested in participating in the new government.

The Great Compromise resulted in:

• A single legislative body with equal representation for all states.

• A bicameral legislature with both population-based and equal representation.

• The abolition of the Senate.

• A stronger executive branch.

In the proposed Senate structure, how many senators would each state have?

• One senator

• Two senators

• Three senators

• A number based on population

What was a significant outcome of the delegates' discussions at the Constitutional Convention?

• The immediate establishment of a Bill of Rights

• The decision to maintain the Articles of Confederation

• The creation of a federal government with checks and balances

• The establishment of a monarchy

Which of the following best describes the balance the Founding Fathers sought in the new government?

• A government that was entirely democratic

• A government that was strong enough to function but limited enough to prevent tyranny

• A government that favored the interests of the wealthy

• A government that eliminated state powers entirely

The New Jersey Plan proposed what type of legislature?

• A bicameral legislature with population-based representation

• A unicameral legislature with equal representation for each state

• A federal legislature with no state representation

• A legislature that only represented large states

Why did some delegates consider completely discarding the Articles of Confederation?

• They believed it was too powerful.

• They found it ineffective in managing national issues.

• They wanted to create a monarchy.

• They were influenced by foreign governments.