3. Founding a Nation

Constitutional Convention — Quiz

Test your understanding of constitutional convention with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which delegate was largely responsible for drafting the final wording of the Constitution as part of the Committee of Style?

Question 2

On what date was the Committee of Style appointed to draft the Constitution’s final text?

Question 3

Which delegate argued vigorously for a Bill of Rights during the final debates and offered to draft it, only to have the proposal rejected?

Question 4

Which innovation regarding the federal judiciary did the Constitutional Convention establish?

Question 5

What was the original stated purpose of the 1787 Philadelphia Convention as set out in its calling resolution?