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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Of Constitutions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What crucial point did Paine make about power in the Miscellaneous Chapter?
(a) Power cannot be misguided.
(b) Power cannot be corrupt.
(c) Power cannot be given.
(d) Power cannot be inherited.

2. In order to clarify an important aspect of the French Revolution, what did Paine say was the intention of the French people?
(a) To rebel against principles that empowered tyrants, not men themselves.
(b) To rebel against the men themselves, not the principles that empowered tyrants.
(c) To rebel against both the principles that empowered tyrants and men themselves.
(d) To rebel against neither the principles that empowered tyrants nor the men themselves.

3. In Paine's opinion, what did Burke's position on England's past laws justify?
(a) Tyrrany.
(b) War.
(c) Treason.
(d) Embezzlement.

4. How did Paine describe the Declaration of Rights in Observations on the Declarations of Rights?
(a) A spectacular accomplishment.
(b) An unprecedented event.
(c) A fantastic achievement.
(d) An outstanding triumph.

5. What did Paine think was the origin of the delegated power of government?
(a) Elections.
(b) Amendments.
(c) Constitution.
(d) Treaties.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the French Constitution that Paine referred to, how often must the National Assembly be elected?

2. As commented on by Paine, how did Burke refer to the events concerning the Bastille?

3. How much power did Paine think the Articles of Confederation gave the states?

4. Which one of the Founding Fathers was intended to receive Marquis de la Fayette's declaration of rights?

5. After apologizing for the miscellany in the Miscellaneous Chapter, how did Paine describe Burke's book?

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