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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. Why does Franklin believe foreign-born citizens are allowed to serve in Congress?
(a) Foreign-born citizens are more likely to support a national government.
(b) Their choice to live in America indicates a depth of attachment to and affection for the country.
(c) Those who live elsewhere have more life experience to share.
(d) Their knowledge of commerce and trade in Europe helps a new government.

2. Which delegate chairs the committee that writes the Articles of Confederation?
(a) John Dickinson.
(b) James Madison.
(c) Alexander Hamilton.
(d) James Wilson.

3. Which state comes prepared to oppose proportional representation?
(a) New Jersey.
(b) Pennsylvania.
(c) Delaware.
(d) New York.

4. What is the outcome of the vote over the New Jersey plan?
(a) The states unanimously vote against the New Jersey Plan.
(b) The states unanimously agree upon the New Jersey Plan.
(c) In a seven to three vote, the states chose the Virginia Plan.
(d) In a seven to three vote, the states chose the New Jersey Plan.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1787, which state is not participating in the Union?

2. Which delegate voices a moral defense of slavery?

3. What does Bowen describe as Madison's strength?

4. What new phrase does Governor Morris insert in the short preamble to the Constitution?

5. What is the first resolution of the New Jersey Plan?

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