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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What thoughts did Mr. Madison express on the topic of elections during debate at the convention?
(a) He said that elections are too important to trust to the people.
(b) He said that elections are a step in dissolving government.
(c) He said that elections could be bought too easily to be trusted.
(d) He said that elections are essential for free government.

2. What was the dominant fear about the executive?
(a) The power to appoint judges.
(b) The power to go to war.
(c) The power to impose taxes.
(d) The power to regulate trade.

3. Where did Mr. Sherman say election should take place?
(a) Among sitting representatives.
(b) In the popular polls.
(c) In the Electoral College.
(d) In the state legislatures.

4. What were the delegates' intentions when they argued for election of Senators from state legislatures?
(a) Improving upon the process by which the people were represented.
(b) Creating a check against popular democracy.
(c) Insulating the federal government from individuals in the states.
(d) Raising the Senate above popular opinion.

5. What did Mr. Mason support at the convention?
(a) Appointment by the President.
(b) Election of Senators by Senators.
(c) Election by the people.
(d) Election by state legislatures.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason did delegates give for Senators being elected in state legislatures?

2. Which bodies were the delegates considering as electors of Representatives in the House?

3. Delegates were trying to strike a balance in their decision about electing representatives for the House between what?

4. What was the objection to constitutional monarchy at the constitutional convention?

5. What were the delegates debating in Chapter 3?

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