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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Alexander Hamilton gave a speech that expressed what value?
(a) The value of abolishing slavery.
(b) The value of independent states.
(c) The value of a strong federal government.
(d) The value of low tariffs.

2. What did James Madison argue with relation to the New Jersey Plan?
(a) It will not protect small states from bigger states.
(b) It cannot settle arguments between the states.
(c) It cannot support itself with tax revenue.
(d) It will give too much power to small states.

3. What did Mr. Mason propose in his arguments of June 4?
(a) That the executive be chosen in popular elections.
(b) That there be two executives, like Roman consuls.
(c) That the executive be appointed by Congress.
(d) That there be an executive for each region.

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

5. What reason did Mr. Mason give for the view he presented at the convention?
(a) Democracy was dangerous for a country without precedents.
(b) Representation should be the one fully democratic part of government.
(c) The populace needed power but they also needed to be checked.
(d) The people could not be trusted to govern themselves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What complaints were lodged against the proposal to elect Senators in state legislatures?

2. What did Madison and Jefferson want to do about judges?

3. What resolution was ultimately adopted?

4. What were the delegates' intentions when they argued for election of Senators from state legislatures?

5. What reason did delegates give for Senators being elected in state legislatures?

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