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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Massachusetts. The People Speak..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the term "American" mean to William Priest?
(a) An Indian or one of the New World "aborigines".
(b) Someone who pledges to support the new government.
(c) A white man descends from a native of Europe.
(d) Any person living in the New World.

2. What do delegates see if they visit Carpenters' Hall?
(a) Models of mechanical instruments.
(b) Freshly caught fish.
(c) Fossil bones.
(d) Newly published poems.

3. 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?
(a) Edmund Randolph.
(b) George Mason.
(c) George Washington.
(d) Pierce Butler.

4. What does Bowen describe as Madison's strength?
(a) His ability to write historical documents.
(b) His knowledge of political science, governments, and constitutions.
(c) His knowledge of human nature.
(d) His oratory ability.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What new phrase does Governor Morris insert in the short preamble to the Constitution?

2. In Chapter 21, what does George Mason want to be included in the Constitution?

3. What is the last major issue Convention delegates consider?

4. Which delegate argue that restrictions on the citizenship of legislators are left for Congress to decide?

5. Which delegate leaves the Convention early, later saying he wishes he returns to vote 'no' on the Constitution?

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