Constitutional Convention Quiz

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• It created a powerful executive branch.

• It established a strong central government.

• It provided for a bicameral legislature.

• It allowed states to have too much power.

Which form of government was established by the new Constitution?

• Oligarchy

• Confederation

• Monarchy

• Federalist

What was the main feature of the Virginia Plan?

• Abolition of slavery

• Unicameral legislature with equal representation

• Bicameral legislature based on population

• Direct election of the president

How did the Connecticut Compromise resolve the issue of representation?

• By giving more power to larger states

• By establishing a bicameral legislature with different representation methods

• By allowing states to choose their own representation

• By creating a unicameral legislature

What was a concern about electing the president by popular vote?

• It would be too expensive.

• It would give too much power to Congress.

• Voters might not be well-informed.

• It would lead to a monarchy.

What system was created to elect the president?

• State legislature appointment

• Congressional selection

• Direct popular vote

• Electoral College

What was the Three-Fifths Compromise about?

• Allowing states to decide on slavery

• Counting slaves as full citizens

• Abolishing slavery

• Counting three-fifths of slaves for representation and taxation

Which amendment repealed the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 16th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

When was the Constitution ratified?

• July 4, 1776

• March 4, 1789

• September 17, 1787

• June 21, 1788

What does the system of checks and balances ensure?

• That states have more power than the federal government

• That the judiciary is the most powerful branch

• That no branch of government becomes too powerful

• That the president has absolute power