Miracle at Philadelphia Quiz

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What does Madison consider to be the usefulness of the Senate? (from Life, Liberty and Property. The People at Large. The Method of Electing Congressmen. June 6-7.)

The Senate is able to make decisions with more coolness, systematic procedure, and wisdom than the popularly elected branch of legislature.

The Senate is able to work more closely with the President because they have a similar perspective on American government.

The Senate is able to discuss foreign matters with more authority because more Senators travel to Europe.

The Senate is able to counteract the decisions made by a popularly elected branch of legislature.

Which issue tie up the Convention proceedings for days? (from The Congressional Veto. Proportional Representation. The Delegates Write Home.)

How states are to be represented in Congress.

How states are to be governed.

How states elect members of the Senate.

How states are allowed to veto Congressional decisions.

Why is a permanent location for the new government more important than it is for the old government? (from Foreigners in Congress. The Ten Miles Square.)

Because the new President wants a permanent home.

To alleviate sectional differences, since Southern congressmen feel uncomfortable in the North.

To provide a distinction from the old government, where Congress moves from city to city.

There are more congressmen, including those from the interior of the country, and there needs to be a consistency for travel purposes.

What American diversion does Chevalier de Chastelleux experience while in Connecticut? (from Journey Through the American States. The Physical Scene.)

Clearing timber for farmland.

Squirrel hunting.

Hunting wild turkey.

Horse racing.

What does Edmund Randolph propose on the final day of the Convention? (from A Bill of Rights Rejected.)

To hold a second general Convention after the people have a chance to examine the proposed Constitution.

To add a Bill of Rights to the Constitution.

To empower Congress to cut canals where they are needed.

To empower Congress to establish a University.