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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What powers did Mr. Mason argue the federal judiciary should not have?

2. What position was James Wilson asked to take in the Constitutional debate?

3. What did Rhode Island propose in its ratification process?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Publius respond to Anti-Federalist concerns about tyranny in the Constitution?

2. What was Mr. Mason's objection to the Constitution?

3. Who objected to the Constitution and why did they object?

4. What was dropped from the draft of the Constitution?

5. What was James Madison's position on the election of the executive?

6. What was Mr. Gerry's objection to the Constitution?

7. What positions did the delegates take on the election of the executive?

8. What position did "Centinel" take regarding the ratification of the Constitution?

9. How did the signing of the Constitution go?

10. What was at issue as delegates debated the qualifications for suffrage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention ensure separation of powers? What measures within the ratified Constitution created the checks and balances that would ensure separation of powers?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution. What are the main differences? What similarities survived the Constitutional Convention, and why did they survive?

Essay Topic 3

As the delegates were ready to sign the Constitution, Mr. Gerry and Mr. Mason both made objections and predicted dire consequences if the Constitution gave too much power to the federal government. Have their predictions come true? Have their concerns been borne out?

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