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

2. What compromise did the Northeast states reach with Georgia and South Carolina over slavery?
(a) That northern states will not regulate slavery for fifty years, if southern states will abolish it themselves in that time.
(b) Northern states will regulate slavery if southern states will have lower tariffs on exported raw materials.
(c) That northern states will legalize slavery if southern states will prohibit importation of slaves.
(d) New England would not restrict slavery if the southern states will not require 2/3 majority to pass commercial restrictions.

3. What did Mr. Sherman argue concerning the question of whether the executive should be chosen by the legislature?
(a) He argued that the executive should be elected by the people.
(b) He argued that the executive should be appointed by the Supreme Court.
(c) He argued that the executive should be appointed by the Congress.
(d) He argued that the executive should be elected by the Congress.

4. What did Patrick Henry say was the end of government?
(a) Liberty.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Self-reliance.
(d) Education.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which bodies were the delegates considering as electors of Representatives in the House?

2. What fear kept the delegates from approving the Constitution draft and going home?

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

4. What did Gouverneur Morris advocate about executive veto power?

5. What did James Madison worry about concerning ratification in the states?

(see the answer key)

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