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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The New Jersey Plan. Alexander Hamilton Makes his Speech. June 15-19..

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which delegate from South Carolina claims to have a plan similar to that presented by Edmund Randolph?
(a) Charles Pinkney.
(b) Elbridge Gerry.
(c) James Madison.
(d) John Adams.

3. What kind of veto power does the Convention delegates finally grant to the executive?
(a) Absolute veto power.
(b) Veto power subject to overrule by 2/3 of Congress.
(c) No veto power.
(d) Veto power subject to overrule by 1/2 of Congress.

4. What type of government does Virginia's George Wythe support?
(a) A weak national government.
(b) A monarchy.
(c) Continuation of the confederation.
(d) A strong national government.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Edmund Randolph?

3. What is the function of the Committee of the Whole House?

4. What motion does the Committee of the Whole approve before they adjourn on the last day of May?

5. Which delegate writes and publishes Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania to the Inhabitants of the British colonies?

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