1. In 1787, which American city reminds travelers of London?
(a) Boston.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) New York City.
(d) Washington, D. C..

2. Which delegate is beloved by the French?
(a) Benjamin Franklin.
(b) Rufus King.
(c) Alexander Hamilton.
(d) Thomas Jefferson.

3. Why is indigence a bad word for most delegates to the Convention?
(a) The delegates associate poverty with laziness.
(b) The delegates are fearful of becoming poor themselves.
(c) The delegates are concerned that European countries realize the states need assistance in paying off their debts.
(d) The delegates believe that the indigent population rebels against their decisions at any moment.

4. The delegates decide that congressmen are to be paid how?
(a) By fixed, moderate stipend from the national treasury.
(b) By a fixed salary equivalent to two-thirds of a typical merchant salary.
(c) By a fixed, moderate stipend from individual state treasuries.
(d) By a salary with annual raises based on longevity.

5. According to Edmund Randolph, what is the purpose of a preamble?
(a) To answer questions of law.
(b) To demonstrate equality and democracy.
(c) To designate the ends of government and human politics.
(d) To guarantee equal access to Congress.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. In Chapter 10, which delegate makes a long speech about the lack of necessity for a Congress with two branches?

3. At the beginning of the Convention, Governor Morris reads a letter from whom?

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

5. Which delegates is NOT a member of the Committee of Detail?

(see the answer key)

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