Assessment: Chapter 2—The Constitutional Convention

Which of these statements would both James Madison and Alexander Hamilton have agreed with? (6.1, 6.12.d, 6.12.e)

• The Articles of Confederation gave the national government too much power.

• Individual state constitutions were sufficient to run the country.

• The Articles of Confederation needed to be amended slightly.

• The United States needed a strong central government.

Which conclusion about George Washington is supported by the quotation? (6.1, 6.6, 6.7, 6.12.d, 6.12.e)

• Washington believed the Articles of Confederation were too weak.

• Washington strongly opposed any changes to the Articles of Confederation.

• Washington had given up on the idea of a free and independent United States.

• Washington thought state governments should have more power than the national government.

In which city was the Constitutional Convention of 1787 held?

• Boston

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Washington, D.C.

Use the map to answer the question. Which conclusion is supported by the map? (6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.12.d, 6.12.e)

• Delaware favored the Virginia Plan.

• Pennsylvania favored the Virginia Plan.

• North Carolina favored the New Jersey Plan.

• Massachusetts favored the New Jersey Plan.

Which of the following were components of the Great Compromise? Select the two correct answers. (6.12.d, 6.12.e)

• Each state has one senator in Congress.

• The executive branch consists of one president.

• All members of Congress serve two-year terms.

• Representation in the Senate is equal for all states.

• Representation in the House of Representatives is based on population.

What document does Banneker quote in this excerpt?

• the Constitution

• the Articles of Confederation

• the Declaration of Independence

• the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

The quotation supports the idea that the Constitution _________.

• establishes a federal system of government

• creates a weak central government

• is an extremely flawed document

• is a document of compromises

James Madison is sometimes called the Father of the Constitution. Is that an accurate title?

• Yes, because he played a significant role in drafting and promoting the Constitution.

• No, because he was not the only contributor to the Constitution.

• Yes, because he was the sole author of the Constitution.

• No, because he opposed the Constitution.