US Government Chapter 2 Test

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

• To declare independence

• To revise the Articles of Confederation

• To build a capitol

• To address foreign relations

Which plan called for a bicameral legislature based on population?

• New Jersey Plan

• Virginia Plan

• Great Compromise

• Connecticut Plan

The Great Compromise was proposed by:

• James Madison

• Roger Sherman

• William Paterson

• George Washington

What was the 3/5ths Compromise related to?

• Taxation

• Representation

• Voting rights

• Trade

Who is often referred to as the "Father of the Constitution"?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

How many states were required to ratify the Constitution for it to become law?

• 7

• 10

• 9

• 13

The supporters of the Constitution were known as:

• Antifederalists

• Federalists

• Republicans

• Democrats

Antifederalists primarily drew support from:

• Large landowners

• Industrialists

• Small farmers in rural areas

The series of essays defending the Constitution are known as:

• The Federalist Papers

• The Anti-Federalist Papers

• The Constitution Papers

• The Bill of Rights

What was the first state to ratify the Constitution?

• Virginia

• New York

• Delaware

• Pennsylvania