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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. Which delegate argues that the only requirement for a legislator is citizenship, with no restriction on the length of time the individual has been in America?
(a) Pierce Butler.
(b) Alexander Hamilton.
(c) James Madison.
(d) Edmund Randolph.

2. On June 19th, which delegate begins the day by arguing against the New Jersey Plan?
(a) James Madison.
(b) Alexander Hamilton.
(c) Edmund Randolph.
(d) Rufus King.

3. Which delegate elegantly rebuts Paterson's defense of the New Jersey plan?
(a) George Washington.
(b) Charles Pinckney.
(c) James Wilson.
(d) Alexander Hamilton.

4. A motion on which issue opens the discussion on June 20th?
(a) A motion to remove "national" from the first Virginia Resolve.
(b) A motion on how senators are chosen.
(c) A motion to allow Congress to have two branches.
(d) A motion to choose between the New Jersey and Virginia Plans.

5. What does the "pursuit of happiness" mean to the Convention delegates?
(a) A man engages in any type of private behavior as long as he is happy.
(b) A man has the potential to choose any occupation.
(c) A man is able to vote in all elections.
(d) A man rises according to his abilities and industry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Robert Morris?

2. What metaphor does John Dickinson use to describe his view of American government?

3. In 1787, which American City still shows the effects of the Revolutionary War?

4. According to Roger Williams, what is the principle at the heart of constitutional government?

5. What forms the basis of the Convention's procedure?

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