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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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 work more closely with the President because they have a similar perspective on American government.

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 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.

2.

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 number of citizens living within each state.

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

By the amount of taxes paid to the National treasury.

By the number of babies born each year.

3.

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

Horse racing.

Squirrel hunting.

Hunting wild turkey.

Clearing timber for farmland.

4.

What is the result of Dr. Franklin's speech on representation as described in Chapter Eight? (from America Divided. Sherman's Compromise. The Committee of the Whole Makes its Report. June 11-13.)

The delegates close discussion about representation and move to a different issue.

Tempers flare and the delegates adjourn to give everyone time to think.

Tempers cool and the delegates re-examine the issue.

The delegates adopt Dr. Franklin's recommendations.

5.

Which delegate to the Constitution Convention is not elected as a delegate to the Massachusetts Convention? (from Massachusetts. The People Speak.)

Caleb Strong.

Rufus King.

Elbridge Gerry.

Nathaniel Gorham.

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