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

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

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many delegates signed the Constitution?
(a) All but twenty-three.
(b) All of them.
(c) All but thirteen.
(d) All but three.

3. What did James Madison worry about concerning ratification in the states?
(a) The states might not act in the national interest.
(b) The states could hold the federal government hostage with no votes.
(c) The states could sink the ratification process.
(d) The federal government would be powerless without unanimous ratification.

4. Where did Mr. Gerry think the country's current troubles came from?
(a) Too little religion.
(b) Too much democracy.
(c) Too little representation in government.
(d) Too much foreign influence.

5. What reason did Mr. Mason give for the view he presented at the convention?
(a) The people could not be trusted to govern themselves.
(b) The populace needed power but they also needed to be checked.
(c) Representation should be the one fully democratic part of government.
(d) Democracy was dangerous for a country without precedents.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What complaints were lodged against the proposal to elect Senators in state legislatures?

4. What subject were the delegates debating in Chapter 6?

5. What were the delegates' intentions when they argued for election of Senators from state legislatures?

(see the answer key)

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