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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 were opponents of the resolution that was ultimately adopted afraid of?
(a) That the states would gain too much independence.
(b) That the federal government would become too powerful.
(c) That foreign countries would be able to divide and conquer.
(d) That trade would be stifled.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What resolution was ultimately adopted?

2. How did Patrick Henry describe fear?

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

4. How much of the Virginia Plan was accepted?

5. What did James Wilson argue concerning the Constitution's provision for a standing army?

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