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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 35-38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Mr. Mason's fear regarding the House of Representatives?
(a) He feared that it was not truly representative.
(b) He feared that it would be run by illiterate farmers.
(c) He feared that it did not have enough power to combat the executive.
(d) He feared that it would not be able to compete with the Senate.

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

3. What was Mr. Mason's fear about the Constitution as it was then drafted?
(a) He feared that Congress did not have enough power to check the executive.
(b) He objected to the three-fifths compromise.
(c) He feared that his constituents would not ratify the draft.
(d) He wanted a bill of rights.

4. What did the delegates argue concerning the question of whether the judiciary should be able to veto legislation?
(a) That the executive would thereby attain control over the legislature through the judiciary.
(b) That the judiciary would thereby acquire legislative power.
(c) That the judiciary would become the most powerful branch of government.
(d) That the executive would be rendered powerless.

5. Why did Mr. Wilson prefer the New Jersey Plan?
(a) Because it provided for a standing army.
(b) Because it provided multiple legislative houses.
(c) Because it centralized power in the executive.
(d) Because it protected America from European influence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What fear kept the delegates from approving the Constitution draft and going home?

2. Who proposed that government officers not receive salaries?

3. What powers did Mr. Mason argue the Congress should not have?

4. What did opponents of the resolution that was ultimately adopted think would be the consequence of adopting the proposal?

5. Alexander Hamilton gave a speech that expressed what value?

(see the answer key)

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