Quiz.7.B Constitution
This quiz covers SOL 7. B involving primarily the construction and ratification of the Constitution.
- 1.
In the spring of _______, state delegates began to arrive in _________________, Pennsylvania for the purpose of changing the Articles of Confederation.
- A.
1776, Pittsburgh
- B.
1787, Philadelphia
- C.
1783, Paris
- D.
1786, Philadelphia
Correct Answer
B. 1787, Philadelphia -
- 2.
Who was elected president of this "Constitutional Convention"?
- A.
Thomas Jefferson
- B.
John Adams
- C.
John Hancock
- D.
George Washington
Correct Answer
D. George Washington -
- 3.
What was idea the Convention looked to address in the Constitution
- A.
A stronger federal or national government
- B.
More rights for the states
- C.
Declaring independence from England
- D.
Finalizing the Treaty of Paris
Correct Answer
A. A stronger federal or national government -
- 4.
Which of the following did not happend before the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia during 1787?
- A.
Boston Massacre
- B.
Boston Tea Party
- C.
2nd Continental Congress
- D.
John Adams becoming the 2nd U.S. President
Correct Answer
D. John Adams becoming the 2nd U.S. President -
- 5.
The new plan of government the Convention came up with was formally called the
- A.
Constitution of the Confederated States
- B.
Magna Carta
- C.
Virginia Plan
- D.
Constitution of the United States of America
Correct Answer
D. Constitution of the United States of America -
- 6.
What were the two basic principles of the new Federal system of government in the U.S.?
- A.
Seperation of church and state, checks and balances
- B.
Seperation of powers, checks and balances
- C.
Seperation of military, judicial review
- D.
Seperation of powers, checks and amendments
Correct Answer
B. Seperation of powers, checks and balances -
- 7.
Where did the idea of these two basic principles come from?
- A.
Virginia Plan
- B.
New Jersey Plan
- C.
Mayflower Compact
- D.
Magna Carta
Correct Answer
A. Virginia Plan -
- 8.
Who is known as the "father of the Constitution"?
- A.
Thomas Jefferson
- B.
James Madison
- C.
George Washington
- D.
Alexander Hamilton
Correct Answer
B. James Madison -
- 9.
What was one of the main compromises reached in ratifing the Constitution?
- A.
The Congress was split into two bodies, one with equal representations among states and one with representation based of population size
- B.
Slavery would not be allowed west and north of the Mason Dixon line
- C.
State militia would disband as to not pose a threat to the national army
- D.
State treasuries would have to stop printing money as to stop hurting the national currency
Correct Answer
A. The Congress was split into two bodies, one with equal representations among states and one with representation based of population size -
- 10.
Which of the following was not a main prinicple of the Constitution.
- A.
Seperation of powers
- B.
Judicial review
- C.
Checks and balances
Correct Answer
B. Judicial review -
- 11.
Seperation of powers made sure
- A.
Three different branches of government all had the same power
- B.
Three different branches of government had different powers and responsibilities
- C.
The states had the power to seperate the national governemtn
- D.
The states had an input in the Constitution
Correct Answer
B. Three different branches of government had different powers and responsibilities -
- 12.
The Judicial branch consists of the
- A.
Senate and House of Rep.
- B.
President
- C.
Supreme Court
- D.
Judges from every state
Correct Answer
C. Supreme Court -
- 13.
Congress was split into two parts. They are?
- A.
House of Burgesses, Senate
- B.
House of Representatives, Senate
- C.
Supreme Court, Senate
- D.
House of Burgesses, House of Representatives
Correct Answer
B. House of Representatives, Senate -
- 14.
What branch carrys out the laws? Who is in it?
- A.
Legislative, Congress
- B.
Judicial, Supreme Court
- C.
Executive, President
- D.
Executive, Supreme Court
Correct Answer
C. Executive, President -
- 15.
The Constitution gave of a system of government called federalism. This was an improvement from the Articles of Confederation. Why?
- A.
Created a better central or national government
- B.
Kept England in place
- C.
Allowed settlers west of the App. Mountains
- D.
Solved the currency issues
Correct Answer
A. Created a better central or national government -
- 16.
What principle gave each branch the ability to overturn others decisions? Example a President vetoing and law made by Congress.
- A.
Checks and power
- B.
Checks and balances
- C.
Seperation of power
- D.
Seperation of balances
Correct Answer
B. Checks and balances -
- 17.
What was added by James Madison as an amendment to the Constitution to outline the rights of people in the U.S.A.?
- A.
Articles of Confederation
- B.
Bill of Rights
- C.
Judicial Review
- D.
Civil Rights Act
Correct Answer
B. Bill of Rights -
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