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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The New Jersey Plan. Alexander Hamilton Makes his Speech. June 15-19..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which delegate is born in Scotland and signs the Declaration of Independence?
(a) John Dickinson.
(b) John Rutledge.
(c) James Wilson.
(d) Pierce Butler.

2. Which delegate is the oldest?
(a) James Madison.
(b) George Washington.
(c) Benjamin Franklin.
(d) Alexander Hamilton.

3. 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 President should be elected for life.
(c) The motion that the national legislature should have two branches.
(d) The motion that the national legislature should have three branches.

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

5. 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 2/3 of Congress.
(c) No veto power.
(d) Veto power subject to overrule by 1/2 of Congress.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do delegates see if they visit Carpenters' Hall?

2. What is the result of Dr. Franklin's speech on representation as described in Chapter Eight?

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

4. When the Convention opens, in which city is Congress meeting?

5. Why is it difficult for Congress to obtain a quorum?

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