This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Drafting the Constitution. The Committee of Style and Arrangement Take Hold. September 8-12..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the result of the Great Compromise?
(a) Every state is able to abolish slavery.
(b) Every state is able to choose their own representation.
(c) Every state is able to participate in the National legislature.
(d) Every state has two Senators.

2. What question surrounds the division of the Western Territories?
(a) Whether the newly created states ratifies a Constitution.
(b) Whether the newly created states are admitted to the Union on an equal basis.
(c) Whether the land is divided equally among the existing states.
(d) Whether the land is effectively governed by a Chief Executive.

3. In Chapter 10, which delegate makes a long speech about the lack of necessity for a Congress with two branches?
(a) George Washington.
(b) Luther Martin.
(c) Alexander Hamilton.
(d) James Madison.

4. Which issue tie up the Convention proceedings for days?
(a) How states are to be governed.
(b) How states are to be represented in Congress.
(c) How states elect members of the Senate.
(d) How states are allowed to veto Congressional decisions.

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