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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Mr. Gerry think the country's current troubles came from?
(a) Too little religion.
(b) Too little representation in government.
(c) Too much democracy.
(d) Too much foreign influence.

2. What did Mr. Paterson argue about the New Jersey Plan?
(a) That it did not give the executive too much power.
(b) That it diminished the power of the states.
(c) That it did not protect the states enough.
(d) That it made the federal government too independent.

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

4. What theory was flourishing in the 1770s in America?
(a) The theory of institutional design.
(b) The theory of intelligent design.
(c) The theory of evolution.
(d) The theory of free trade and open markets.

5. What would happen if government officers did not receive salaries, in the opinion of the man who proposed this?
(a) The government would consist solely of landed gentry.
(b) Legislators would have to have wealthy patrons.
(c) Men who lusted for power and money would not run for office.
(d) Men who needed money would be liable to be influenced by special interests.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Mr. Sherman argue concerning the question of whether the executive should be chosen by the legislature?

2. Why did delegates argue for a small senate?

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

4. What was James Madison's feeling about the compromise?

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

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