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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What theory was flourishing in the 1770s in America?
(a) The theory of intelligent design.
(b) The theory of free trade and open markets.
(c) The theory of institutional design.
(d) The theory of evolution.

2. Alexander Hamilton gave a speech that expressed what value?
(a) The value of independent states.
(b) The value of a strong federal government.
(c) The value of abolishing slavery.
(d) The value of low tariffs.

3. Who proposed that government officers not receive salaries?
(a) George Washington.
(b) James Madison.
(c) Alexander Hamilton.
(d) Benjamin Franklin.

4. Why did delegates argue for a small senate?
(a) They thought it would limit the influence of the executive.
(b) They thought it would make for debate that is more dignified.
(c) They thought it would make Senators more intimate and therefore more willing to compromise.
(d) They thought it would give the large states fair representation.

5. What did opponents of the resolution that was ultimately adopted think would be the consequence of adopting the proposal?
(a) That the states would have to band together to oppose the government.
(b) That the states would be eradicated.
(c) That the states would lose tax income to the federal government.
(d) That states would work by region to set their own laws and standards.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Madison argue for in his letter to George Washington?

2. What thoughts did Mr. Wilson express at the convention?

3. What did George Mason say he feared, in his argument on June 4?

4. How did the South want the Constitution to regulate trade?

5. Where did Mr. Sherman say election should take place?

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