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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the convention call for on July 26?
(a) Proposals for executive term limits.
(b) A committee to write a draft of the agreed-upon points.
(c) A committee to resolve the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey plan.
(d) A vote on ratification.

2. What power was missing from the Articles?
(a) The power to conduct war.
(b) Executive power.
(c) The power to amend the Articles.
(d) The power to regulate foreign trade.

3. What did delegates suggest would happen if state legislatures chose Representatives for the House?
(a) State and federal powers would balance.
(b) The states would acquire too much power.
(c) The government would not be legitimate.
(d) The people would revolt.

4. What did Rhode Island propose to ban?
(a) Standing armies in peacetime.
(b) Restrictions on inter-state trade.
(c) Checks and balances.
(d) Political contributions from businesses.

5. What did Alexander Hamilton propose in his speech?
(a) An executive-for-life.
(b) A standing army.
(c) Regulation of slavery.
(d) A Supreme Court.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was particularly concerned about the Virginia Plan?

2. What reason did delegates give for Senators being elected in state legislatures?

3. What position was James Wilson asked to take in the Constitutional debate?

4. What opinion bolstered Mr. Sherman's view about where election should take place?

5. What did the draft of the Constitution contain concerning slavery?

(see the answer key)

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