Ratification Check
Quiz by Robin Hager
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- Q1
The Convention delegates approved the Constitution on _______, and submitted it to the people for approval.
July 2, 1776
Sept. 17, 1787
Oct. 1, 1787
45s - Q2
What was the procedure put in place to get the new Constitution ratified?
All 13 states had to approve it
9 of 13 state conventions had to approve it
9 of 13 state legislatures had to approve it
45s - Q3
The first state to approve the proposed Constitution was_______.
Delaware
New York
Virginia
45s - Q4
During Ratification, those who supported the proposed Constitution were called ______.
Federalists
Constitutionalists
30s - Q5
During Ratification, critics of the proposed Constitution were called____.
Antifederalists
Conscientious Objectors
AntiConstitutionalists
45s - Q6
Which was NOT an objection Antifederalists had over the proposed Constitution?
The US was too large to have a central government.
Too much power was granted to the national government.
The presidency, with its vaguely worded powers could result in tyranny.
The state governments still had too much power.
There was no Bill of Rights.
60s - Q7
During Ratification in New York, "Plubius" (pen name) wrote a series of articles to gain support for the Constitution by explaining the framer's intent. What are these essays called?
The Constitution Scholar
The Federalist Papers
A Primer on the Constitution
30s - Q8
Who was "Plubius"?
Jefferson, Henry, and Madison
Hamilton, Madison, and Jay
Adams, Washington, and Madison
30s - Q9
How many essays were there?
10
85
30s - Q10
New York and Virginia will finally ratify the Constitution when the Federalists compromised and...
agreed to add a Bill of Rights to the Constitution.
agreed that Washington will be the first president.
agreed that New York would be the temporary capitol of the government.
30s