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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 35-38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Patrick Henry describe fear?
(a) As the restraint of the wise.
(b) As the enemy to reason.
(c) As the passion of slaves.
(d) As the paralyzing emotion.

2. What did opponents of the resolution that was ultimately adopted think would be the consequence of adopting the proposal?
(a) That the states would lose tax income to the federal government.
(b) That the states would be eradicated.
(c) That states would work by region to set their own laws and standards.
(d) That the states would have to band together to oppose the government.

3. What did James Wilson argue concerning the question of taxation?
(a) He argued that the government would use tax money wisely.
(b) He argued that the European nations were taxed more heavily.
(c) He argued that it was necessary.
(d) He argued that it would result in better services.

4. What does James Madison argue on the question of suffrage?
(a) He thought that suffrage restrictions were regrettable but necessary.
(b) He thought that universal suffrage would ruin the government.
(c) He thought that universal suffrage should triumph.
(d) He thought that suffrage restrictions were a step toward monarchy.

5. What was Mr. Wilson's feeling about the compromise?
(a) He felt that appointed leaders were better suited for the work of governing.
(b) He felt that majority rule alone could legitimize government.
(c) He felt that popular participation would weaken government.
(d) He felt that elections were not accurate indications of the country's needs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Gouverneur Morris argue concerning the question of whether the executive should be chosen by the legislature?

2. What subject were the delegates debating in Chapter 6?

3. What did Randolph argue at the convention?

4. How did Benjamin Franklin interpret the symbol on the President's chair?

5. What did Rhode Island propose to ban?

(see the answer key)

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