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 to be the usefulness of the Senate?
(a) The Senate is able to make decisions with more coolness, systematic procedure, and wisdom than the popularly elected branch of legislature.
(b) The Senate is able to counteract the decisions made by a popularly elected branch of legislature.
(c) The Senate is able to discuss foreign matters with more authority because more Senators travel to Europe.
(d) The Senate is able to work more closely with the President because they have a similar perspective on American government.

2. Which delegate writes and publishes Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania to the Inhabitants of the British colonies?
(a) Pierce Butler.
(b) Benjamin Franklin.
(c) James Wilson.
(d) John Dickinson.

3. Which delegate is born in Scotland and signs the Declaration of Independence?
(a) John Dickinson.
(b) Pierce Butler.
(c) John Rutledge.
(d) James Wilson.

4. Which issue tie up the Convention proceedings for days?
(a) How states elect members of the Senate.
(b) How states are to be represented in Congress.
(c) How states are to be governed.
(d) How states are allowed to veto Congressional decisions.

5. What metaphor does John Dickinson use to describe his view of American government?
(a) A farm, with the farmer representing the central government.
(b) A family, with the father representing the chief executive.
(c) A machine, with the parts representing the legislative body.
(d) A solar system with the sun representing the central government.