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

2. What were the delegates debating in Chapter 3?
(a) The election of the President.
(b) The appointment of judges.
(c) The election of the House of Representatives.
(d) The election of Senators.

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

4. Delegates were trying to strike a balance in their decision about electing representatives for the House between what?
(a) Between American and foreign power.
(b) Between ideals and practical applications.
(c) Between federal and state power.
(d) Between East coast and southern power.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did James Madison support?

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

3. How did the New Jersey Plan resolve the question of the relationship of state laws to federal laws?

4. What did Madison argue for in his letter to George Washington?

5. What did James Madison argue concerning the question of whether the executive should be chosen by the legislature?

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