ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION (AOC)
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
RATIFICATION OF THE CONSTITUTION
PAST & PRESENT
100
A plan created to develop some organization and order to fight against the British empire
What are the The Articles of Confederation (AOC)?
100
Kevin Hart the comedian was born and raised in this city where the Constitutional Convention was held.
What is Philadelphia?
100
9 states out of 13 states were needed for THIS to happen to the Constitution. What is this called?
What is ratification of the Constitution?
100
True Or False
The Constitution is important because it established America’s national government, fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens.
TRUE
200
True OR False: The states per the AOC were weak, the national government was powerful.
FALSE - The states per the AOC were strong, the national government was weak
200
True OR False - The Virginia Plan pushed for representation based on population.
TRUE - It was also called the large state plan. In fact small states countered with a New Jersey Plan keeping all states with equal representation.
200
True OR False - Supporters of the Constitution were called Anti-Federalists.
FALSE -
Supporters of the Constitution were called Federalists. Their opponents were called Anti-Federalists.
200
True OR False - The Constitution CANNOT be amended
False - The Constitution CAN be amended but it is not easy to do so
300
The government must protect the rights and the freedom of the people. If they do not, the people have the right to remove and form a new government. What is this contract called?
What is a social contract?
300
Number of delegates that approved and signed the Constitution -
38
39
40
40
300
I want guaranteed protection for basic liberties such as freedom of speech and trial by jury.
What is the Bill of Rights?
300
This Article says how the Constitution can be amended
What is Article V?
400
The states formed these 3 branches of government
What is a legislature, an executive and a judiciary?
Legislature to make laws, an executive to enforce laws and a judiciary to interpret laws
400
The Great Compromise
The Electoral College
The Three Fifths Compromise
Which of these is about counting of Slaves?
What is the three fifths compromise?
400
True Or False - I want a Strong government, strong executive branch, the USA has outgrown the AOC. I am a Federalist.
TRUE Federalist wanted a strong government and executive brand versus the Anti-Federalist wanted a weak central government with more power on a state and local basis. They believed the President would be a tyrant.
400
One of these did NOT sign the Constitution -
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Jonathan Dayton
Who is Thomas Jefferson ?
He was in France during the Convention, where he served as the U.S. minister.
500
I am able to request not demand taxes, print money, build post offices and roads and maintain an army and navy. Who am I?
What is the the National government?
500
A compromise that electors proportional to population get to cast their vote to elect the President.
What is the Electoral College?
500
This compromise was named after the state where the Red Sox.
What is the Massachusetts Compromise?
500
Identify which statement is most accurate for the Bill of Rights as it pertains to society today
1) It allows me to wear any kind of clothes at USM. I do not need to wear the USM uniform
2) It guarantees civil rights and liberties to the individual—like freedom of speech, press, and religion.
3) It allows the United States President to go to war with any nation without asking permission from the Congress
#2 It guarantees civil rights and liberties to the individual—like freedom of speech, press, and religion.
600
True OR False:
If you lived in the Unites States in 1787 - you ate better than most people in the world and if you were over 15 years old you drank almost 6 gallons of alcohol.
TRUE
600
A synonym to the word "wonder or marvel" for when the Constitution was approved and signed.
What is "Miracle"?
600
"Jumanii" the movie was shot in this state which became the ninth and last necessary state to ratify the Constitution.
What is New Hampshire?
600
True Or False
The Constitution is important because it established America’s national government, fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens.
TRUE
700
The two main leaders that pushed for a stronger national government.
Who are Alexander Hamilton and James Madison?
700
An agreement or compromise made between proportional representation in lower house and equal representation of the states in the upper house.
What is the Great Compromise? Also called the Connecticut Compromise.
700
These four key states needed to ratify the Constitution. Their rejection would create problems.
What are New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Virginia.
700
Of the below, which TWO are the most important reasons why the Constitution matters today:
1) Constitution set a framework on how the United States conducts trade with the rest of the world.
2) Constitution guarantees every American fundamental rights and protection of life, liberty, and property
3) Constitution helped abolish slavery
4) Constitution created an effective national government, one that balances expansive powers with specific limits
Number 2 and Number 4
800
Due to this ordinance, the land in the Ohio country was divided up into townships of 6 by 6 miles and 36 sections.
What is the Land Ordinance?
800
States should choose Congress; opposing view People should choose Congress. What is this ?
What were the major conflicting arguments during the Constitutional convention?
800
Before the new Constitution was ratified, the country was governed by this.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
800
Which of the statement below is most accurate regarding the Bill of Rights and why it matters today.
1) The Bill of Rights helped amend the Articles of Confederation
2) The Bill of Rights guarantees essential rights and civil liberties, such as the right to free speech and the right to bear arms, as well as reserving rights to the people and the states
3) The Bill of Rights helped create modern criminal laws for our society today
#2 The Bill of Rights guarantees essential rights and civil liberties, such as the right to free speech and the right to bear arms, as well as reserving rights to the people and the states
900
A rebellion that led to rethinking the AOC.
What is Shay's Rebellion?
900
The LEADER who presided over the Constitution Convention.
Who is George Washington
900
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay pulled ESSAYS and PAPERS during the ratification of the Constitution.
What are the Federalist papers?
900
From below, provide 3 statements that are incorrect for why the constitution affects us today.
1. You get to vote in the upcoming election (if you’re 18 and registered)
2. You can fight any country we want
3. You can say (and write) what you want
4. You can drink alcohol when your 12 years old
5. You can gather in a group and participate in a protest
6. You can travel around the world without a passport because you are a US citizen
7. You’re required to pay income tax
#2, #4, #6 - these inaccurate statements on why the constitution is important and affects us today.
CORRECT statements are:
1. You get to vote in the upcoming election (if you’re 18 and registered)
3. You can say (and write) what you want
5. You can gather in a group and participate in a protest
8. You’re required to pay income tax