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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 43-45, Appendices I and II.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What argument did James Madison make concerning the fear of a centralized government?
(a) He said that the standing army would only be used outside the borders.
(b) He said that factions would check each other.
(c) He said that there would be less regulation of business and commerce by a central government.
(d) He said that taxation would be smaller under a central government.

3. Which bodies were the delegates considering as electors of Representatives in the House?
(a) Special committees or state legislatures.
(b) The people or state legislatures.
(c) Property owners or free men.
(d) State legislatures or the national senate.

4. What did Mr. Mason propose in his arguments of June 4?
(a) That there be an executive for each region.
(b) That there be two executives, like Roman consuls.
(c) That the executive be chosen in popular elections.
(d) That the executive be appointed by Congress.

5. What did delegates debate on June 6?
(a) How to limit the executive's power.
(b) How to declare war.
(c) How to appoint judges.
(d) How to elect members of the House.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the delegates debate concerning state laws?

2. What was DeWitt arguing against in his essays?

3. Why did delegates argue that Senators should be elected in state legislatures?

4. What did delegates suggest would happen if state legislatures chose Representatives for the House?

5. What did "Brutus" argue in his letters?

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