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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. What does Madison consider "a clear principle of free government"?
(a) The ability of anyone to run for legislative office.
(b) Voting rights for everyone, regardless of status.
(c) The ability of the people to elect at least one branch of the legislature.
(d) The announcement and publication of all government decisions.

2. Which delegate from South Carolina claims to have a plan similar to that presented by Edmund Randolph?
(a) Charles Pinkney.
(b) John Adams.
(c) James Madison.
(d) Elbridge Gerry.

3. What does the "pursuit of happiness" mean to the Convention delegates?
(a) A man rises according to his abilities and industry.
(b) A man is able to vote in all elections.
(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 type of government does Virginia's George Wythe support?
(a) A weak national government.
(b) A strong national government.
(c) Continuation of the confederation.
(d) A monarchy.

5. In Chapter Seven, which delegate is identified as "not consulted" on the vote to grant the national legislature veto power over all laws they deem improper?
(a) Pierce Butler.
(b) Edmund Randolph.
(c) George Mason.
(d) George Washington.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which issue tie up the Convention proceedings for days?

2. Which late-arriving delegate is also governor of New Jersey?

3. Which delegate opens the Convention's "main business"?

4. Which delegate writes and publishes Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania to the Inhabitants of the British colonies?

5. Who is Robert Morris?

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