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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 is the outcome of the vote over the New Jersey plan?
(a) The states unanimously agree upon the New Jersey Plan.
(b) In a seven to three vote, the states chose the New Jersey Plan.
(c) The states unanimously vote against the New Jersey Plan.
(d) In a seven to three vote, the states chose the Virginia Plan.
2. In Chapter 11, which delegate reminds the Convention that because the states are commercial, they continue to be engaged in European politics?
(a) Governor Morris.
(b) Gunning Bradford.
(c) Edmund Randolph.
(d) Rufus King.
3. Why does Madison oppose the popular election of the President?
(a) He is concerned that political parties unduly effect the outcome of a popular election.
(b) He believes people prefer to elect a citizen from their own state and smaller states have a disadvantage.
(c) He believes that the people are not smart enough to understand the consequences of a popular election.
(d) He believes the government is in the form of a monarchy.
4. What does Bowen consider the most striking feature of the New Jersey Plan?
(a) There is a single executive.
(b) Two branches of legislature.
(c) The executive is removed by impeachment.
(d) Creation of a single legislative chamber where states vote equally, regardless of size or wealth.
5. Which state does not send a delegation to the Convention?
(a) Maryland.
(b) Rhode Island.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) New Hampshire.
Short Answer Questions
1. What question surrounds the division of the Western Territories?
2. On June 19th, which delegate begins the day by arguing against the New Jersey Plan?
3. Who is Washington's aide-de-camp during the Revolutionary War?
4. What motion does the Committee of the Whole approve before they adjourn on the last day of May?
5. Which delegate voices a moral defense of slavery?
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