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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Federal versus National. The Two Supremes. The City of Philadelphia..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On May 30th, what amendment to the Virginia Resolves is proposed by Randolph?
(a) Change from the Convention to the Committee of the Whole.
(b) Change from federal government to a democracy.
(c) Change from a federal to a national government.
(d) Change from a supreme power to a federal government.

2. Who is Edmund Randolph?
(a) Governor of New York.
(b) Governor of New Hampshire.
(c) Governor of New Jersey.
(d) Governor of Virginia.

3. Why isn't the Convention called the Constitutional Convention?
(a) The Constitution is not written until after the Convention is over.
(b) The initial purpose is to revise the Articles of Confederation, not to write a Constitution.
(c) The Constitution is already drafted, and the Convention is held to discuss the draft.
(d) The Convention does not discuss the development of a Constitution.

4. Where does the Convention meet?
(a) Washington, D.C..
(b) The White House.
(c) The Congressional buildings.
(d) The Pennsylvania State House.

5. Why is Thomas Jefferson absent from the Convention?
(a) He is in New York, meeting with Congress.
(b) He is in London arranging treaties and dealing with foreign governments.
(c) He does not want to leave his farm in Virginia.
(d) He is in Paris arranging treaties and dealing with foreign governments.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Washington get his title of Commander in Chief?

2. What is the Society of the Cincinnati?

3. Which delegate took the most comprehensive notes on the Convention meeting?

4. Who is elected secretary of the Convention?

5. What is Shay's Rebellion?

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