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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Congressional Veto. Proportional Representation. The Delegates Write Home..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which delegate is vehemently opposed to the clause in the Virginia Resolves that gives the national legislature authority to veto laws they judge improper?
(a) Patrick Henry.
(b) James Wilson.
(c) John Dickenson.
(d) Elbridge Gerry.

2. Who is elected the president of the Convention?
(a) Hamilton.
(b) Morris.
(c) Washington.
(d) Madison.

3. In Chapter Five, what situation does Madison feel is "peculiarly embarrassing"?
(a) The speech of Benjamin Franklin.
(b) The discussion of the role and salary of the chief executive while Washington is in the room.
(c) The lack of dignity shown by delegates in the discussion about a chief executive.
(d) The discussion of citizenship rights for Congressmen.

4. Which "firebrands" of the American Revolution are absent from the Convention?
(a) Patrick Henry and Sam Adams.
(b) Sam Adams and Alexander Hamilton.
(c) George Washington and Patrick Henry.
(d) Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson.

5. In Chapter Six, the Convention delegates decide the members of the National Senate are to be chosen by which procedure?
(a) Appointment by state legislatures.
(b) Appointment by the Chief Executive.
(c) Election by popular vote.
(d) Election by current members of the Congress.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Seven, which delegate is described as being aware of the importance and significance of the Convention and its business?

2. Which delegate writes and publishes Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania to the Inhabitants of the British colonies?

3. Who is Robert Morris?

4. What kind of veto power does the Convention delegates finally grant to the executive?

5. What two types of documents do Convention delegates have to guide their discussion of states' rights?

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