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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: The Federal Convention of 1787, Chapter 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the objection to constitutional monarchy at the constitutional convention?
(a) The possibility of a runaway executive.
(b) The Americans' distaste following the war.
(c) The threat of tyranny of the masses.
(d) The threat of mob rule.

2. What did James Madison support?
(a) A system of checks and balances.
(b) A government of businesses.
(c) A strong federal government.
(d) Strong state governments.

3. What did Edmund Randolph present to the delegates?
(a) The New Jersey Plan.
(b) The Virginia Plan.
(c) Articles of Confederation.
(d) The Great Compromise.

4. Which form of government includes a representative government without hereditary privilege?
(a) Representative democracy.
(b) Republic.
(c) Oligarchy.
(d) Constitutional monarchy.

5. What did the Virginia Plan propose to do to the Articles?
(a) Ratify them in Virginia.
(b) Extend their authority for another ten years.
(c) Discard them.
(d) Fix their flaws.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was cut out when the Constitutional Convention doted down part of the Virginia Plan?

2. What was the Great Compromise?

3. What opinion bolstered Mr. Sherman's view about where election should take place?

4. What did Mr. Mason support at the convention?

5. What thoughts did Mr. Wilson express at the convention?

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