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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 metaphor does John Dickinson use to describe his view of American government?
(a) A solar system with the sun representing the central government.
(b) A machine, with the parts representing the legislative body.
(c) A family, with the father representing the chief executive.
(d) A farm, with the farmer representing the central government.

2. What is Dr. Franklin's proposal for payment of the executive?
(a) The executive is paid a fixed fee determined by Congress.
(b) The executive is paid a percentage of his job before election.
(c) The executive is not paid.
(d) The executive is paid a fixed fee determined by state legislatures.

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

4. What is the first resolution of the New Jersey Plan?
(a) That the Articles of Confederation are revised to make the federal Constitution adequate.
(b) That all states have equal representation in Congress.
(c) That a single executive governs the country.
(d) That a national government is established with a supreme legislative, judicial, and executive branches.

5. What question is considered at the first Saturday meeting of the quorum?
(a) What is the role of the executive in the new government?
(b) What type of government best suites America?
(c) Who is president of the Convention?
(d) What representation is used for Congress?

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Seven, which delegate is described as being aware of the importance and significance of the Convention and its business?

2. Who is named amanuensis for the Committee of Style and Arrangement?

3. Who is elected president of the Massachusetts Convention to ratify the Constitution?

4. Who is Robert Morris?

5. What is the ever-present danger delegates do not discuss?

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