WRITING THE CONSTITUTION COACH MCCAGE

1 The Philadelphia Convention of 1787 would be considered part of which era? A Colonial Era B Revolutionary Era C Constitutional Era D Era of the Early Republic 2. Use the list and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. I. British Forces Are Defeated and the Revolutionary War Ends II. Philadelphia Convention Commences III. Second Continental Congress Meets IV. Election of First President of the United States What is the proper sequence of the events above? F I, II, III, IV G III, I, II, IV H III, I, IV, II J I, III, II, IV WRITING THE CONSTITUTION

3. Why is the year 1787 significant to U.S. history? A The Articles of Confederation were repealed. B The U.S. Constitution was written. C Poor Richard's Almanack was first published. D The Declaration of Independence was signed. 4. Use the list and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. States retain sovereignty No chief executive office Congress consists of one representative per state League of Friendship What title would be appropriate for the above list? F Declaration of Independence G Federalist Papers H Anti-Federalist Writings J Articles of Confederation WRITING THE CONSTITUTION

9. The 3/5 Compromise at the Constitutional Convention concerned which of the following issues? A the establishment of upper and lower legislative bodies B the manner in which bills and amendments would become law C the portion of federal revenues that would come from large and small states D the counting of slaves for purposes of determining representation and taxation 10 Use the excerpt and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. A people deliberating in a temperate moment…on the plan of government most likely to secure their happiness, would first be aware that those charged with the public happiness might betray their trust. An obvious precaution against this danger would be to divide the trust between different bodies of men. —James Madison The excerpt above was most likely written during which of the following? F American Revolution G the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia H colonization J election of 1800 WRITING THE CONSTITUTION

11 At the Constitutional Convention, the Virginia Plan included a proposal for which of the following? A single house legislature B separation of powers C supreme court D electoral college 12. Use the list and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. *New England churches elected officials *Roger Williams founded colony with separation of church and state *William Penn guaranteed religious freedom in Pennsylvania *Maryland founded as haven for Catholics *_________________ Which amendment to the Bill of Rights best completes this sequence? F First Amendment G Second Amendment H Third Amendment J Fourth Amendment WRITING THE CONSTITUTION

13 Which right is guaranteed protection by the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution? A freedom to own property B freedom from unreasonable searches C right to a trial by jury of peers D right to own firearms Use the list and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. I. George Mason II. James Madison III. Alexander Hamilton IV Patrick Henry Which individuals held the point of view of fearing a strong central government? F I and II G I and III H II and III J I and IV WRITING THE CONSTITUTION

15 Which of the following was described as a weakness of the Articles of Confederation? A lack of an executive B lack of judiciary C inability to collect taxes D all of the above 16 Use the quote and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent. -Thomas Jefferson Which of the freedoms listed below is Jefferson expressing as an important liberty to limit tyranny? F trial by jury G right to bear arms H freedom of religion J freedom of speech WRITING THE CONSTITUTION

17 Use this list and your knowledge of social studies to answer the question that follows I. George Mason II. James Madison III. Alexander Hamilton IV. Patrick Henry Which of the above held the point of view for a strong central government? A I and II B I and III C II and III D III and IV 18 Which of the following was the result of the Great Compromise? F supreme court G electoral college H amendment process J bicameral legislature WRITING THE CONSTITUTION

21 Which of the following was a grievance listed in the Declaration of Independence that led to the Third Amendment of theU.S. Constitution? A quartering of troops B dissolving of representative legislatures C cutting off trade with other nations D imposing taxes without consent 23 AntiFederalists insisted upon which of the following? A Virginia Plan B Bill of Rights C inclusion of slavery D New Jersey Plan WRITING THE CONSTITUTION

24 The Federalist Papers were written to promote which of the following? F the Constitution G Declaration of Independence H Articles of Confederation J ThreeFifths Compromise Page WRITING THE CONSTITUTION