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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 writes and publishes Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania to the Inhabitants of the British colonies?
(a) Benjamin Franklin.
(b) John Dickinson.
(c) Pierce Butler.
(d) James Wilson.

2. What kind of veto power does the Convention delegates finally grant to the executive?
(a) Absolute veto power.
(b) Veto power subject to overrule by 1/2 of Congress.
(c) Veto power subject to overrule by 2/3 of Congress.
(d) No veto power.

3. Which issue tie up the Convention proceedings for days?
(a) How states are to be governed.
(b) How states are to be represented in Congress.
(c) How states elect members of the Senate.
(d) How states are allowed to veto Congressional decisions.

4. Which delegate took the most comprehensive notes on the Convention meeting?
(a) Franklin.
(b) Washington.
(c) Morris.
(d) Madison.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Society of the Cincinnati?

2. Why does Dr. Franklin argue for a plural executive?

3. What metaphor does John Dickinson use to describe his view of American government?

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

5. What does Madison consider to be the usefulness of the Senate?

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