What was the ORIGINAL purpose of the Philadelphia Convention?

Which of the following individuals was NOT a notable attendee at the convention?

Who was selected to preside over the convention and serve as its president and overseer of operations?

Which of the following was NOT an idea about government the the framers decide to incorporate into the new constitution

Which plan called for a 2 house legislature and proportional representation?

Which plan called for equal representation and a one house congress?

The Great Compromise included representation based on population in the  __________________ and equal representation in the ___________________.

What best describes the economy of the Northern states in the late 1700’s?

What best describes the economy of the Southern states in the late 1700’s?

The _______ wanted the tariffs because they believed it would benefit their economy, while the _______ did NOT want them as they feared it would damage theirs.

What reason did the framers have for compromising on the issue of slavery?

What was the name of the compromise that temporarily solved the debate over southern state's representation in Congress?

Which of the following is an enumerated power that Article I of the Constitution gives Congress?

Which of the following is a specific thing that congress is NOT allowed to do?

Which clause in the constitution allows congress to "stretch" its authority to meet current demands?

Why were the framers afraid of establishing an executive branch?

Which of the following is a power that the constitution grants to the president?

The Judicial branch branch has the sole ability to..

What is the name of the formal system for electing the president?

Why is checks and balances so important for the 3 branches of our government?