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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 21, what does George Mason want to be included in the Constitution?
(a) The empowerment of Congress to cut canals.
(b) A bill of rights.
(c) The empowerment of Congress to establish a University.
(d) A different preamble.

2. Which basic proposition is common to the Virginia Plan, the New Jersey Plan, and the Report of the Committee of Detail?
(a) A government in three parts: executive, legislative, judicial.
(b) Proportional representation for each state by size of state-owned land.
(c) Length of residency for Congress members.
(d) The method of determining who is chief executive.

3. What is the purpose of the Committee of Detail?
(a) To publish the final proceedings of the Convention in a format everyone understands.
(b) To offer suggestions about issues that are not yet considered.
(c) To put Convention resolves, amendments, and suggestions into a workable document.
(d) To keep a clear record of all the votes on the issues.

4. By August 30th, what date has been set for the final adjournment?
(a) August 31st.
(b) No date has been set.
(c) September 1st.
(d) September 31st.

5. What does Bowen describe as Madison's strength?
(a) His knowledge of political science, governments, and constitutions.
(b) His knowledge of human nature.
(c) His ability to write historical documents.
(d) His oratory ability.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question surrounds the division of the Western Territories?

2. Why is merchant Jonas Phillips opposed to a test oath for government officers?

3. Who is named Chairman of the Committee of Style and Arrangement?

4. Why is it necessary for the Western Territories to have an ocean port?

5. What is the result of the Great Compromise?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it difficult for the delegates to define treason?

2. Why is ratification an important issue?

3. How is Washington's character described by his contemporaries?

4. What is the Committee of Style and Arrangement?

5. What underlying concerns are voiced during the discussion about the seat of a national government?

6. What are the differences between living conditions along the Atlantic coastline and in the interior country or back land?

7. What do Randolph and the other members of the Committee of Detail think are necessary elements for a well-composed Constitution?

8. Why does Randolph decline to sign the Constitution?

9. Why are test oaths an issue for the delegates?

10. Why does Franklin argue that delegates approve the Constitution even if they have objections?

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