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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Foreigners in Congress. The Ten Miles Square..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Madison consider "a clear principle of free government"?
(a) The ability of anyone to run for legislative office.
(b) The ability of the people to elect at least one branch of the legislature.
(c) Voting rights for everyone, regardless of status.
(d) The announcement and publication of all government decisions.

2. How does Washington get his title of Commander in Chief?
(a) Washington is elected the Commander of the Convention.
(b) A popular vote elects him as General of the Continental Army.
(c) Washington is appointed as the Commander of the thirteen original colonies.
(d) Congress elects him as General of the Continental Army.

3. Who is Washington's aide-de-camp during the Revolutionary War?
(a) Hamilton.
(b) King.
(c) Madison.
(d) Gerry.

4. In 1787, which state is not participating in the Union?
(a) New York.
(b) Vermont.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) Maryland.

5. What does Bedford declare the small states do if the large states dissolve the Confederation?
(a) Start a war against the large states.
(b) Find a foreign ally to assist them.
(c) Align themselves with one of the large states.
(d) Band together to form their own union.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which delegate is elected chairman of the Committee of the Whole?

2. Who creates a dictionary to capitalize on the uniqueness of the American language?

3. What does the Committee of Detail present to the Convention on August 6th?

4. Which delegate opens the Convention's "main business"?

5. Who is elected secretary of the Convention?

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