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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Bill of Rights Rejected..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first resolution of the New Jersey Plan?
(a) That the Articles of Confederation are revised to make the federal Constitution adequate.
(b) That all states have equal representation in Congress.
(c) That a single executive governs the country.
(d) That a national government is established with a supreme legislative, judicial, and executive branches.

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

3. In Chapter 10, which delegate makes a long speech about the lack of necessity for a Congress with two branches?
(a) James Madison.
(b) George Washington.
(c) Alexander Hamilton.
(d) Luther Martin.

4. Why is no argument made against Hamilton's speech?
(a) It appropriately addresses all of the concerns of the delegates.
(b) It is so vague that the delegates do not understand what he intends.
(c) The delegates agree with the clarity of his thinking.
(d) It is so extreme that no appropriate response or rebuttal is given.

5. Which late-arriving delegate is also governor of New Jersey?
(a) William Livingston.
(b) James Wilson.
(c) Elbridge Gerry.
(d) Charles Pinckney.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which delegate is beloved by the French?

2. What shocks European visitors to the Southern states?

3. According to Edmund Randolph, what is the purpose of a preamble?

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

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

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