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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 43-45, Appendices I and II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 East coast and southern power.
(c) Between ideals and practical applications.
(d) Between federal and state power.

2. Who wrote the introduction to this edition of "The Anti-Federalist Papers"?
(a) Ralph Ketcham.
(b) Alexander Hamilton.
(c) Sacvan Bercovitch.
(d) James Madison.

3. What did Virginia propose in its ratification process?
(a) An amendment that would limit the government's ability to tax the people.
(b) An amendment that would recognize the right of resistance.
(c) An amendment that would allow citizens to bear arms.
(d) An amendment that would recognize the freedom of speech.

4. What was eliminated from the Constitution draft?
(a) Laws governing territories and provinces.
(b) Restriction on imports.
(c) Property qualifications for office.
(d) Protections against taxes on slavery.

5. Who was "Brutus"?
(a) Melancton Smith.
(b) Robert Yates, probably.
(c) A Massachusetts anti-Federalist.
(d) No one knows for sure.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Mr. Sherman say election should take place?

2. Why did Mr. Wilson prefer the New Jersey Plan?

3. Where should budget bills start, according to the compromise?

4. What did "Publius" argue regarding the fear of a centralized government?

5. What kind of rulers did James Madison believe the country needed?

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