Questions 7-11

Question 1

Describe the role of each of these men at the Constitutional Convention

Answer 1

a. George Washington: He presided over the convention and made sure the rules were enforced.
b. James Madison: Known as the Father of the Constitution he was the best prepared delegate, spoke numerous times and kept the best records.

Question 2

Why did the leaders Sam Adams, John Adams, and Patrick Henry not attend the convention?

Answer 2

Adams, Hancock, and Henry feared that a stronger national government would hurt the rights of the states.

Question 3

Why did the delegates to the convention decide to make all talks secret?

Answer 3

So they could speak their mind and not to be judged by the public

Question 4

List the Branches of government and their powers

Answer 4

Legislative- makes the laws
Judicial- applies the laws
Executive- enforces the laws

Question 5

How did the Great Compromise satisfy the concerns of all states?

Answer 5

Small states would have equal representation in the more powerful upper house (Senate) and the large states would have more representation in the lower house (House of Representatives