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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 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 Congress would keep the army in line.
(c) He said that it was no different from under the Articles.
(d) He argued that without power to quarter troops, the army would not be a threat.

2. What did the delegates debate concerning state laws?
(a) Whether state laws could set precedent for federal laws.
(b) Whether the states could allow the death penalty.
(c) Whether state laws could govern inter-state trade.
(d) Whether the federal government could control state laws.

3. What was DeWitt arguing against in his essays?
(a) Representation by state.
(b) Taxation.
(c) An executive for life.
(d) Energetic central government.

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

5. Where else did the question of proposing limitations arise, besides the debate over suffrage?
(a) Qualifications for traveling abroad.
(b) Requirements for serving in the military.
(c) Qualifications for holding office.
(d) Qualifications for owning property.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Alexander Hamilton want to protect the executive from?

2. What was James Wilson calling for in his speech to the Pennsylvania legislature?

3. What did opponents of the resolution that was ultimately adopted think would be the consequence of adopting the proposal?

4. What did William Paterson offer the convention?

5. How extensive were the changes the delegates made to the first draft of the Constitution?

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