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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Ratification of the Constitution, Chapters 31-34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did James Wilson argue concerning the question of taxation?
(a) He argued that the European nations were taxed more heavily.
(b) He argued that it was necessary.
(c) He argued that it would result in better services.
(d) He argued that the government would use tax money wisely.

2. Which party did James Wilson belong to?
(a) Federalist.
(b) Tory.
(c) Whig.
(d) Anti-Federalist.

3. Where on the political spectrum were Alexander Hamilton's opinions?
(a) Closer to democracy than republicanism.
(b) Closer to monarchy than democracy.
(c) Closer to republicanism than democracy.
(d) Closer to anarchy than democracy.

4. What did the New Jersey Plan allow the federal government to do?
(a) Support a Supreme Court.
(b) Regulate slavery.
(c) Maintain a standing army.
(d) Tax intra-state commerce.

5. What does James Madison argue on the question of suffrage?
(a) He thought that suffrage restrictions were a step toward monarchy.
(b) He thought that suffrage restrictions were regrettable but necessary.
(c) He thought that universal suffrage would ruin the government.
(d) He thought that universal suffrage should triumph.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the benefit of adopting the resolution that was ultimately adopted?

2. What limitation did delegates try to place on suffrage?

3. What did Patrick Henry say was the end of government?

4. What was DeWitt arguing against in his essays?

5. What did the delegates debate concerning state laws?

(see the answer key)

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