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Question 1 of 5
During which year did the Constitutional Convention occur in Philadelphia?
A 1765
B 1776
C 1781
D 1787
Why: The Constitutional Convention took place in Philadelphia in 1787 to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. This is a foundational event in U.S. constitutional history, where delegates drafted the current U.S. Constitution. Option D matches the correct year[1].
Question 2 of 5
Which of these was not true about the Pennsylvania state constitution?
A It had a unicameral (one house) legislature.
B It had a bicameral (two house) legislature.
C It had a single executive.
D It had no senate.
Why: The Pennsylvania state constitution of 1776 featured a unicameral legislature, a single executive, and no senate, making it distinct from bicameral systems. Option B (bicameral legislature) was not true about it, as it was unicameral[1].
Question 3 of 5
Who presided over the Constitutional Convention?
A Thomas Jefferson
B James Madison
C George Washington
D Benjamin Franklin
Why: George Washington was chosen unanimously to preside over the Constitutional Convention in 1787. His leadership provided stability and prestige to the proceedings[2].
Question 4 of 5
How were deputies to the Constitutional Convention chosen?
A Elected by popular vote
B Appointed by state legislatures
C Appointed by Congress
D Selected by George Washington
Why: Deputies to the Constitutional Convention were appointed by the legislatures of the different states, reflecting the federal structure under the Articles of Confederation[2].
Question 5 of 5
Which State did not send deputies to the Constitutional Convention?
A Massachusetts
B Rhode Island
C Virginia
D New York
Why: Rhode Island and Providence Plantations did not send deputies to the Constitutional Convention, opposing the convention's aims due to fears of centralized power[2].