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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. What did George Mason argue in the debate of June 4?
(a) He argued for a unified executive.
(b) He argued against a unified executive.
(c) He argued for an elected executive.
(d) He argued for an appointed executive.

2. What did the delegates debate concerning state laws?
(a) Whether state laws could set precedent for federal laws.
(b) Whether the federal government could control state laws.
(c) Whether state laws could govern inter-state trade.
(d) Whether the states could allow the death penalty.

3. What did "Cato" say was the danger of the Congress having control over how its members are elected?
(a) He argued that the government would become separate from the governed.
(b) No answers are correct.
(c) He argued that there would be corruption.
(d) He argued that it would undermine the system of checks and balances.

4. What did "Brutus" say was wrong with the term durations for the Senate and Supreme Court?
(a) He argued that judges should step down after fourteen years.
(b) He argued that Senators should serve for life.
(c) He argued that judges should be elected every two years.
(d) He argued that Senatorial terms are too long.

5. What was the benefit of adopting the resolution that was ultimately adopted?
(a) It created a need for a lot of inter-state lawsuits.
(b) It weakened the Articles of Confederation and gave the states more power.
(c) It resolved decades of inter-state tension.
(d) It allowed the federal government to be effective.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote the introduction to this edition of "The Anti-Federalist Papers"?

2. Delegates were trying to strike a balance in their decision about electing representatives for the House between what?

3. What did Madison and Jefferson feel about Virginia?

4. What did Mr. Sherman argue concerning the question of whether the executive should be chosen by the legislature?

5. What did opponents of the resolution that was ultimately adopted think would be the consequence of adopting the proposal?

(see the answer key)

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