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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 Edmund Randolph present to the delegates?
(a) The Virginia Plan.
(b) The Great Compromise.
(c) Articles of Confederation.
(d) The New Jersey Plan.

2. What did James Madison worry about concerning ratification in the states?
(a) The states might not act in the national interest.
(b) The states could sink the ratification process.
(c) The federal government would be powerless without unanimous ratification.
(d) The states could hold the federal government hostage with no votes.

3. What did Alexander Hamilton propose in his speech?
(a) A Supreme Court.
(b) Regulation of slavery.
(c) An executive-for-life.
(d) A standing army.

4. What did Mr. Hamilton argue during the debate over the length of Senatorial term-lengths?
(a) Senators should have short terms in order to remain subject to their constituents.
(b) Senators should serve for life to create continuity in government.
(c) Senators should have long terms to stay above the fray.
(d) Senators should appoint their successors.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Benjamin Franklin advocate in a speech?

2. What kind of representation did James Madison advocate?

3. What was the Great Compromise?

4. What did Mr. Sherman advocate about executive veto power?

5. What did Mr. Mason propose in his arguments of June 4?

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