10 Questions
What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
To create a government with a stronger central government than the Articles of Confederation.
What was the main limitation of the Articles of Confederation?
Congress could not levy taxes or regulate commerce.
What was the main difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?
The Virginia Plan was based on population, while the New Jersey Plan gave each state an equal vote.
What was the main goal of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 regarding individual rights?
To safeguard individual civil rights for each citizen.
What was the inspiration behind the separation of powers in the government?
The ideas of Montesquieu.
What was the main reason for the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
To create a government with a stronger central government.
What was the main limitation of Congress under the Articles of Confederation?
Congress could not levy taxes or regulate commerce.
What was the Virginia Plan based on?
The population of the states.
What was the main goal of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 regarding the government?
To create a government with three branches and checks and balances.
Why was the Constitutional Convention of 1787 held in secret?
To prevent the influence of external factors on the decisions made.
Test your knowledge of the Great Compromise, the structure of the US government, and the Constitution, including the House of Representatives, the Senate, the Electoral College, and the amendment process.
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