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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Federal versus National. The Two Supremes. The City of Philadelphia..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Jefferson's position regarding Shay's Rebellion?
(a) Jefferson argues that the principles of Shay's Rebellion are used to write the Constitution.
(b) Jefferson supports the spirit of resistance to government demonstrated by the rebels.
(c) Jefferson remains neutral about the events labeled as Shay's Rebellion.
(d) Jefferson condemns the rebels for acting against the government.

2. Why is it difficult for Congress to obtain a quorum?
(a) Congress members have other jobs that prohibit their participation in Congress.
(b) Congress members prefer state interests to general government interests.
(c) Congress members disagree with the way the government is working after the Revolutionary War.
(d) Congress members do not have enough money to travel to meetings.

3. Who is Edmund Randolph?
(a) Governor of Virginia.
(b) Governor of New Hampshire.
(c) Governor of New Jersey.
(d) Governor of New York.

4. What motion does the Committee of the Whole approve before they adjourn on the last day of May?
(a) The motion that the President should be elected by popular vote.
(b) The motion that the national legislature should have three branches.
(c) The motion that the national legislature should have two branches.
(d) The motion that the President should be elected for life.

5. As described in Chapter Four, what is the main focus of the delegates' debates?
(a) The rights of states.
(b) The rights of immigrants.
(c) The right to prepare a Constitution.
(d) The rights of individual citizens.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which delegate is Washington's neighbor on the Potomac?

2. On May 30th, what amendment to the Virginia Resolves is proposed by Randolph?

3. Who is Washington's aide-de-camp during the Revolutionary War?

4. What is the function of the Committee of the Whole House?

5. Which delegate is credited with being the strongest influence on the creation of the 1787 Convention?

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