1. Who creates a dictionary to capitalize on the uniqueness of the American language?
(a) Alexander Hamilton.
(b) James Madison.
(c) Noah Webster.
(d) Benjamin Franklin.

2. A motion on which issue opens the discussion on June 20th?
(a) A motion to choose between the New Jersey and Virginia Plans.
(b) A motion on how senators are chosen.
(c) A motion to allow Congress to have two branches.
(d) A motion to remove "national" from the first Virginia Resolve.

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

4. What forms the basis of the Convention's procedure?
(a) The Articles of Confederation.
(b) The Magna Carta.
(c) The Pennsylvania Constitution.
(d) The Virginia Resolves.

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

Short Answer 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?

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

3. On June 19th, which delegate begins the day by arguing against the New Jersey Plan?

4. What is the ever-present danger delegates do not discuss?

5. What term do Americans use to describe the process of clearing the land of trees?

(see the answer key)

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