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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 announcement and publication of all government decisions.
(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 ability of anyone to run for legislative office.

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

3. According to the Convention rules, how are questions to be decided?
(a) By a unanimous vote of the delegates.
(b) By a vote of two-thirds of the delegates.
(c) By a majority vote by delegates.
(d) By secret ballot.

4. Who is elected secretary of the Convention?
(a) Alexander Hamilton of New York.
(b) Major Jackson of South Carolina.
(c) James Madison of Virginia.
(d) Robert Morris of Pennsylvania.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which delegate is beloved by the French?

2. What does the "pursuit of happiness" mean to the Convention delegates?

3. When they arrive, what is the most immediate problem for convention delegates?

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

5. What forms the basis of the Convention's procedure?

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