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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What position did "Publius" advocate?
(a) Defending the new Constitution.
(b) Proposing an alternative to the Constitution.
(c) Attacking the new Constitution.
(d) Arguing against ratification of the Constitution.

2. Why did delegates argue for a small senate?
(a) They thought it would give the large states fair representation.
(b) They thought it would limit the influence of the executive.
(c) They thought it would make Senators more intimate and therefore more willing to compromise.
(d) They thought it would make for debate that is more dignified.

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

4. What did William Paterson offer the convention?
(a) The New Jersey Plan.
(b) The Great Compromise.
(c) The Missouri Compromise.
(d) The Virginia Plan.

5. What must the government use its power to protect the people from, in James Madison's opinion?
(a) Big businesses.
(b) The government itself.
(c) Foreign influence.
(d) Corruption.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the objection to constitutional monarchy at the constitutional convention?

2. Where did Mr. Sherman say election should take place?

3. What kind of rulers did James Madison believe the country needed?

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

5. What was the objection to democracy at the constitutional convention?

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