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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which delegate expressed his regrets about not signing the Constitution?
(a) Mr. Mason.
(b) Mr. Hamilton.
(c) Mr. Williamson.
(d) Mr. Gerry.

2. What position was James Wilson asked to take in the Constitutional debate?
(a) He was asked to attack opponents of the Constitution.
(b) He was asked to argue for additions to the Constitution.
(c) He was asked to defend the Constitution.
(d) He was asked to promote revisions of the Constitution.

3. What was Mr. Gerry's fear regarding the ratification of the Constitution?
(a) He feared that Congress did not have enough power to check the executive.
(b) He feared that his constituents would not ratify the draft.
(c) He feared that Senators' terms are too long.
(d) He feared that the states were not equally represented.

4. What did Massachusetts propose in its ratification process?
(a) Restrictions on the standing army.
(b) Freedom of speech.
(c) Restrictions on taxation power.
(d) Restrictions on alcohol sales.

5. What symbol did Benjamin Franklin remark on, on the President's chair?
(a) A pine tree.
(b) An ocean and a ship.
(c) A sun painted on the back.
(d) An eagle on the seat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the Great Compromise?

2. How many branches of government did Mr. Madison propose be elected?

3. What did Randolph argue at the convention?

4. What did Mr. Williamson advocate for the term length on the election or appointment of the executive?

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

(see the answer key)

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