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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. How much of the Virginia Plan was accepted?
(a) A few key provisions.
(b) None of it.
(c) Most of it.
(d) All of it.

2. What did the New Jersey Plan allow the federal government to do?
(a) Maintain a standing army.
(b) Support a Supreme Court.
(c) Tax intra-state commerce.
(d) Regulate slavery.

3. How extensive were the changes the delegates made to the first draft of the Constitution?
(a) Revisions gave the Congress veto power over presidential appointments.
(b) The draft was almost entirely rewritten.
(c) Revisions separated the branches of government.
(d) Not extensive at all.

4. What was James Wilson calling for in his speech to the Pennsylvania legislature?
(a) States rights.
(b) Judiciary oversight of the executive.
(c) Ratification of the Constitution.
(d) Revision of the Constitution.

5. Why did Mr. Wilson prefer the New Jersey Plan?
(a) Because it provided for a standing army.
(b) Because it centralized power in the executive.
(c) Because it protected America from European influence.
(d) Because it provided multiple legislative houses.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who was particularly concerned about the Virginia Plan?

4. Where on the political spectrum were Alexander Hamilton's opinions?

5. What did Mr. Williamson advocate for the term length on the election or appointment of the executive?

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