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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 35-38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 free trade and open markets.
(d) The theory of evolution.

2. What powers did Mr. Mason argue the federal judiciary should not have?
(a) The power to change state laws.
(b) The power to oversee the executive.
(c) The power to amend taxes.
(d) The power to amend executive orders.

3. What did the convention call for on July 26?
(a) A committee to write a draft of the agreed-upon points.
(b) A vote on ratification.
(c) Proposals for executive term limits.
(d) A committee to resolve the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey plan.

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

5. What reason did delegates give for Senators being elected in state legislatures?
(a) They would already know the laws.
(b) They would have the contacts they needed within the state.
(c) They would therefore be essentially promoted from within.
(d) They would therefore be men of character.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Southern economy rely on at the time of the constitutional convention?

2. What did the draft of the Constitution contain concerning slavery?

3. What did Dr. Johnson advocate during the debate over federal power?

4. What is the current residency requirement for citizenship?

5. Alexander Hamilton gave a speech that expressed what value?

(see the answer key)

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