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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Bill of Rights Rejected..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Six, the Convention delegates decide the members of the National Senate are to be chosen by which procedure?
(a) Appointment by the Chief Executive.
(b) Election by current members of the Congress.
(c) Election by popular vote.
(d) Appointment by state legislatures.

2. Which delegate argue that restrictions on the citizenship of legislators are left for Congress to decide?
(a) Charles Pinckney.
(b) Edmund Randolph.
(c) Robert Morris.
(d) James Madison.

3. What forms the basis of the Convention's procedure?
(a) The Virginia Resolves.
(b) The Articles of Confederation.
(c) The Magna Carta.
(d) The Pennsylvania Constitution.

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

5. In Chapter 10, the delegates vote that senators are chosen by whom?
(a) Citizens in a popular vote.
(b) Members of Congress.
(c) State legislatures.
(d) The Chief Executive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Madison consider "a clear principle of free government"?

2. Which delegate leaves the Convention early, later saying he wishes he returns to vote 'no' on the Constitution?

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

4. Why is indigence a bad word for most delegates to the Convention?

5. What question surrounds the division of the Western Territories?

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