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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How does Rutledge and Butler believe representation is determined? (from America Divided. Sherman's Compromise. The Committee of the Whole Makes its Report. June 11-13.)

By the amount of taxes paid to the National treasury.

By the number of citizens living within each state.

By the physical area of the state, including parts of the Western Territory.

By the number of babies born each year.

2.

What is the first resolution of the New Jersey Plan? (from The New Jersey Plan. Alexander Hamilton Makes his Speech. June 15-19.)

That the Articles of Confederation are revised to make the federal Constitution adequate.

That all states have equal representation in Congress.

That a single executive governs the country.

That a national government is established with a supreme legislative, judicial, and executive branches.

3.

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.

4.

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

How states are to be governed.

How states elect members of the Senate.

How states are to be represented in Congress.

How states are allowed to veto Congressional decisions.

5.

In Chapter Seven, which delegate is described as being aware of the importance and significance of the Convention and its business? (from The Congressional Veto. Proportional Representation. The Delegates Write Home.)

George Mason.

George Washington.

Edmund Randolph.

Pierce Butler.

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