Constitutional Convention and U.S. Constitution Quiz

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

• To declare independence from Britain

• To revise the Articles of Confederation

• To elect the first president

• To establish state boundaries

The Virginia Plan proposed representation in Congress based on:

• Equal representation for all states

• State population

• State wealth

• Land area

The New Jersey Plan was primarily supported by:

• Large states

• Small states

• Southern states only

• Western territories

The Great Compromise resolved the dispute between states by:

• Creating a unicameral legislature

• Establishing a Supreme Court

• Creating a bicameral legislature with different representation methods

• Eliminating state governments

Under the Three-Fifths Compromise, how were enslaved persons counted for representation?

• They were not counted at all

• They counted 3 persons for every 5 slaves

• They were counted as full persons

• They were counted as half a person

Which Article of the Constitution establishes the executive branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

The legislative branch is outlined in which Article of the Constitution?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

Article III of the Constitution establishes:

• Congress

• The Presidency

• The Supreme Court

• State powers

Article VII of the Constitution deals with:

• Executive powers

• Judicial powers

• Ratification

• States' rights

The Virginia Plan proposed:

• A single-house legislature

• A bicameral legislature

• Equal representation for all states

• Direct election of the president