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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Congressional Veto. Proportional Representation. The Delegates Write Home..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is indigence a bad word for most delegates to the Convention?
(a) The delegates associate poverty with laziness.
(b) The delegates are concerned that European countries realize the states need assistance in paying off their debts.
(c) The delegates believe that the indigent population rebels against their decisions at any moment.
(d) The delegates are fearful of becoming poor themselves.

2. Which late-arriving delegate is also governor of New Jersey?
(a) Elbridge Gerry.
(b) Charles Pinckney.
(c) James Wilson.
(d) William Livingston.

3. What does the "pursuit of happiness" mean to the Convention delegates?
(a) A man is able to vote in all elections.
(b) A man rises according to his abilities and industry.
(c) A man engages in any type of private behavior as long as he is happy.
(d) A man has the potential to choose any occupation.

4. What question is considered at the first Saturday meeting of the quorum?
(a) What representation is used for Congress?
(b) What is the role of the executive in the new government?
(c) What type of government best suites America?
(d) Who is president of the Convention?

5. Who writes the Virginia Act approving a Federal Convention?
(a) George Washington.
(b) Robert Morris.
(c) James Madison.
(d) Benjamin Franklin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which delegate took the most comprehensive notes on the Convention meeting?

2. According to the Convention rules, how many states make a quorum?

3. In Chapter Five, what situation does Madison feel is "peculiarly embarrassing"?

4. Which delegate is born in Scotland and signs the Declaration of Independence?

5. What is the Society of the Cincinnati?

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