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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. Who is Edmund Randolph?
(a) Governor of New York.
(b) Governor of New Hampshire.
(c) Governor of New Jersey.
(d) Governor of Virginia.

2. Why does Dr. Franklin argue for a plural executive?
(a) He believes a plural executive better reflects the interest of all the states.
(b) He believes a single executive becomes ill and unable to conduct public affairs.
(c) He believes a single executive inflames the British.
(d) He wants to share the position with George Washington.

3. Which delegate is vehemently opposed to the clause in the Virginia Resolves that gives the national legislature authority to veto laws they judge improper?
(a) James Wilson.
(b) Elbridge Gerry.
(c) John Dickenson.
(d) Patrick Henry.

4. At the beginning of the Convention, Governor Morris reads a letter from whom?
(a) Thirteen delegates from New Hampshire.
(b) Thirteen officers from Cincinnati.
(c) Thirteen merchants from Rhode Island.
(d) Thirteen Congressmen.

5. Who is elected the president of the Convention?
(a) Washington.
(b) Morris.
(c) Hamilton.
(d) Madison.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who writes that Rhode Island's absence from the Convention is insignificant in the face of the stated unity of the delegates?

3. Which delegate is beloved by the French?

4. What kind of veto power does the Convention delegates finally grant to the executive?

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

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