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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 35-38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What powers did Mr. Mason argue the federal judiciary should not have?
(a) The power to amend taxes.
(b) The power to oversee the executive.
(c) The power to amend executive orders.
(d) The power to change state laws.

2. What is the current residency requirement for citizenship?
(a) 7 years residence.
(b) 10 years residence.
(c) 4 years residence.
(d) American birth.

3. What did Rhode Island propose to ban?
(a) Checks and balances.
(b) Restrictions on inter-state trade.
(c) Standing armies in peacetime.
(d) Political contributions from businesses.

4. What were the delegates' intentions when they argued for election of Senators from state legislatures?
(a) Insulating the federal government from individuals in the states.
(b) Raising the Senate above popular opinion.
(c) Creating a check against popular democracy.
(d) Improving upon the process by which the people were represented.

5. What did Alexander Hamilton want to protect the executive from?
(a) Corruption.
(b) Popular sentiment.
(c) Foreign influence.
(d) Assassination.

Short Answer Questions

1. Alexander Hamilton gave a speech that expressed what value?

2. Delegates were trying to strike a balance in their decision about electing representatives for the House between what?

3. Which bodies were the delegates considering as electors of Representatives in the House?

4. Why did many delegates support one resolution to this question?

5. What reason did Alexander Hamilton give for ratification of the Constitution?

(see the answer key)

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