Constitutional Convention

having someone who can speak or act on your behalf in the government

• confederation

• rebellion

• convention

• representation

The three branches of government are ________________

• Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
• Legislative, Judicial, and National
• Executive, Principle, and Judicial
• Judicial, National, and Legislative

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

• To declare independence from Britain

• To draft the Declaration of Independence

• To amend the Articles of Confederation

• To draft the U.S. Constitution

Answer explanation

The main purpose of the Constitutional Convention held in 1787 was to draft the U.S. Constitution, making the correct answer choice 'To draft the U.S. Constitution'.

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

Answer explanation

James Madison is known as the 'Father of the Constitution' for his significant contributions to its drafting and ratification.

When people give up some of what they want so that they can all agree, this is called ____________.

• a convention

• a promise

• a compromise

Which Founding Father was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

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DOK Level 1: Recall

The _______________ was the solution to the disagreement about how many representatives each state would have. 

• Great Compromise
• Three-fifths Compromise
• Great Dispute
• Big Agreement

Why is James Madison known as the “Father of the Constitution”?

• He wrote the first draft of the Constitution.

• He knew more about government than anyone else present.

• He was the oldest delegate to the Constitutional Convention.

• He created all of the Compromises that would eventually become part of our Government.

State that refused to attend the Constitutional Convention

• Rhode Island

• Virginia

• Connecticut

• New York

Before the U.S. Constitution was ratified (approved), the United States was governed by which document?

• Magna Carta
• Articles of Confederation
• Mayflower Compact
• Declaration of Independence