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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did George Mason argue in the debate of June 4?
(a) He argued against a unified executive.
(b) He argued for an elected executive.
(c) He argued for a unified executive.
(d) He argued for an appointed executive.

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

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

4. What did Randolph argue at the convention?
(a) That the government needs to be strong to serve its purposes.
(b) That the Articles of Confederation were sufficient.
(c) That the states should be trusted with managing their own affairs.
(d) That the Constitution would need to stress diplomacy with foreign nations.

5. What thoughts did Mr. Madison express on the topic of elections during debate at the convention?
(a) He said that elections are essential for free government.
(b) He said that elections are a step in dissolving government.
(c) He said that elections are too important to trust to the people.
(d) He said that elections could be bought too easily to be trusted.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which constituents did Dr. Johnson want to placate with the plan he advocated?

2. Why did delegates argue that Senators should be elected in state legislatures?

3. Who wrote the introduction to this edition of "The Anti-Federalist Papers"?

4. What plan did James Madison favor?

5. How much of the Virginia Plan was accepted?

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