Founding of the Constitution Test
1. Even though it was a secret convention, he took copious notes:
2. The two plans proposed at the convention also known as “Big State” and “Small State” plans and
differences:
3. In which part of the Constitution did the founding fathers list the six goals for American
government?
4. Which part of the Constitution allows the nation to change the Constitution as needed?
5. What tool does the President have that “checks and balances” the power of Congress?
6. Which branch of government has final authority over the Constitution?
7. The seven Articles in the Constitution?
a. Article I:
i. 2 chambers
ii. 3 parts of passing laws:
iii. Powers granted (18)
iv. Powers denied (8):
v. What are ex post facto laws and bills of attainder?
b. Article II:
i. Powers granted (3):
ii. Impeachment:
c. Article III:
d. Article IV:
e. Article V:
f.
Article VI:
g. Article VII:
8. What is the Electoral College? Why was it created?
9. What did the Federalists argue for?
10. What did the Anti-Federalists want?
11. What compromise was reached between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
12. Who does the Bill of Rights protect?