AP Government: Ratification of the Constitution

AP Government: Ratification of the Constitution

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Education

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video explores the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, focusing on key compromises made during the Constitutional Convention. It covers the Great Compromise, the Electoral College, and slavery-related compromises like the Three-Fifths Compromise. The video also discusses the process of amending the Constitution and highlights ongoing debates about central government power versus state authority and individual rights, using examples like the Patriot Act and No Child Left Behind Act.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

To address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

To draft the Bill of Rights

To elect the first President of the United States

To declare independence from Britain

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which plan proposed that representation in Congress should be based on state population?

New Jersey Plan

Virginia Plan

Connecticut Plan

Rhode Island Plan

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Great Compromise?

A unicameral legislature

Equal representation for all states in both houses

A bicameral legislature with different representation methods

Direct election of the President by the people

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the President of the United States elected according to the compromise reached at the Constitutional Convention?

By popular vote

By the Electoral College

By Congress

By state legislatures

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Three-Fifths Compromise about?

Counting three-fifths of the enslaved population for representation and taxation

Abolishing slavery in the northern states

Counting enslaved people as full citizens

Allowing states to decide on slavery independently

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What agreement was made regarding the importation of slaves?

It was allowed indefinitely

It would not be addressed for 20 years

It was banned in northern states only

It was immediately abolished

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is required for an amendment to be ratified according to the Constitution?

Approval by three-quarters of the states

A simple majority in Congress

Unanimous agreement by all states

Approval by the President

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