The Anti-Federalist Papers; and, the Constitutional Convention Debates Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

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The Anti-Federalist Papers; and, the Constitutional Convention Debates Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Mr. Paterson argue about the New Jersey Plan?
(a) That it did not give the executive too much power.
(b) That it did not protect the states enough.
(c) That it diminished the power of the states.
(d) That it made the federal government too independent.

3. What happened to the motion not to give government officers salaries?
(a) It was killed in committee.
(b) It was tabled to be voted on later.
(c) It was rejected as too aristocratic.
(d) It was rejected as impractical.

4. What did James Madison support?
(a) A system of checks and balances.
(b) A strong federal government.
(c) A government of businesses.
(d) Strong state governments.

5. What did Madison say the country needed, in his letter to George Washington?
(a) A central coordinating committee.
(b) A dispassionate umpire.
(c) Short presidential terms.
(d) A charismatic leader.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason did Mr. Mason give for the view he presented at the convention?

2. What were the delegates debating in Chapter 3?

3. Why did delegates argue for a small senate?

4. Where did James Madison argue government legitimacy came from?

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

(see the answer key)

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