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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. In Chapter Five, what situation does Madison feel is "peculiarly embarrassing"?
(a) The speech of Benjamin Franklin.
(b) The discussion of the role and salary of the chief executive while Washington is in the room.
(c) The lack of dignity shown by delegates in the discussion about a chief executive.
(d) The discussion of citizenship rights for Congressmen.

2. 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) George Washington.
(b) Pierce Butler.
(c) Edmund Randolph.
(d) George Mason.

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

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. Which delegate opens the Convention's "main business"?
(a) James Madison.
(b) Alexander Hamilton.
(c) Edmund Randolph.
(d) Benjamin Franklin.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the Convention, Governor Morris reads a letter from whom?

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

3. Which delegate chairs the committee that writes the Articles of Confederation?

4. Who is elected the president of the Convention?

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

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