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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Ratification of the Constitution, Chapters 31-34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did James Wilson argue concerning the question of taxation?
(a) He argued that the government would use tax money wisely.
(b) He argued that it would result in better services.
(c) He argued that the European nations were taxed more heavily.
(d) He argued that it was necessary.

2. Where on the political spectrum were Alexander Hamilton's opinions?
(a) Closer to republicanism than democracy.
(b) Closer to monarchy than democracy.
(c) Closer to anarchy than democracy.
(d) Closer to democracy than republicanism.

3. What did Mr. Paterson argue about the New Jersey Plan?
(a) That it diminished the power of the states.
(b) That it did not give the executive too much power.
(c) That it made the federal government too independent.
(d) That it did not protect the states enough.

4. What imbalance gave James Madison cause for worry about ratification in the states?
(a) The disparity between landowners and laborers.
(b) The disparity between East Coast states and frontier territories.
(c) The disparity between national and state interests.
(d) The disparity between Northern and Southern state interests.

5. What did James Wilson argue concerning the Constitution's provision for a standing army?
(a) He said that the executive would be closely reined in by the judiciary.
(b) He said that it was no different from under the Articles.
(c) He said that Congress would keep the army in line.
(d) He argued that without power to quarter troops, the army would not be a threat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What resolution was ultimately adopted?

2. What were opponents of the resolution that was ultimately adopted afraid of?

3. What did the convention call for on July 26?

4. What limitation did delegates try to place on suffrage?

5. Who was particularly concerned about the Virginia Plan?

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