Practice Quiz AP Gov Founding Fathers

Thomas Jefferson

"We must have a party to oppose those Federalists - the power of the state governments must be preserved!"

John Adams

"The best system of government is achieved through the separation of powers."

James Wilson

"Why don't we count the slave population as three-fifths for purposes of representation AND taxation?"

Roger Sherman

"While I prefer a unicameral legislature, there still might be room for the Great Compromise."

Alexander Hamilton

"We must have a party to advocate for strong central governments - look at the failure of the Articles!"

John Jay

"We cannot have the three-fifths compromise - there must be a complete abolition of slavery now!"

George Washington

"The most important function of the government is to raise and supply an army. The Articles cannot stand!"

George Mason

"A constitution must include a Bill of Rights - I am non-negotiable on this point!"