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Constitutional Convention & Ratification

Quiz by Lori Alestock

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  • Q1
    Who was the first to sign the Constitution at the Constitutional Convention?
    George Washington
    James Madison
    John Adams
    Thomas Jefferson
    30s
  • Q2
    What was the nickname of the essays written to persuade states to ratify the Constitution?
    The Bill of Rights
    The Constitution Essays
    The Ratification Papers
    The Federalist Papers
    30s
  • Q3
    What principle was established to prevent any one branch of government from having supremacy over the others?
    Separation of Powers
    Federalism
    Checks and Balances
    Popular Sovereignty
    30s
  • Q4
    What compromise did the delegates from Connecticut propose regarding state representation?
    Missouri Compromise
    New Jersey Plan
    Three-Fifths Compromise
    The Great Compromise
    30s
  • Q5
    Which document guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms to individuals?
    The Declaration of Independence
    The Bill of Rights
    The Federalist Papers
    The Articles of Confederation
    30s
  • Q6
    What was a major issue debated regarding slavery during the Constitutional Convention?
    Federal regulation of slavery
    Equal rights for all citizens
    State control over slavery laws
    Immediate abolition of slavery
    30s
  • Q7
    When was the U.S. Constitution finally signed?
    May 25, 1787
    September 17, 1787
    July 4, 1776
    June 21, 1788
    30s
  • Q8
    Which founding father was known for composing the Bill of Rights?
    Alexander Hamilton
    James Madison
    John Jay
    George Washington
    30s
  • Q9
    What type of government system did the Founding Fathers create to protect against tyranny?
    Federalism
    Monarchy
    Autocracy
    Confederation
    30s
  • Q10
    Which amendment ensures the freedom of speech, religion, and the press?
    Eighth Amendment
    First Amendment
    Fifth Amendment
    Second Amendment
    30s

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