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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Franklin believe foreign-born citizens are allowed to serve in Congress? (from Foreigners in Congress. The Ten Miles Square.)

Their choice to live in America indicates a depth of attachment to and affection for the country.

Foreign-born citizens are more likely to support a national government.

Those who live elsewhere have more life experience to share.

Their knowledge of commerce and trade in Europe helps a new government.

2.

In Chapter Seven, which delegate is described as being aware of the importance and significance of the Convention and its business? (from The Congressional Veto. Proportional Representation. The Delegates Write Home.)

George Mason.

George Washington.

Edmund Randolph.

Pierce Butler.

3.

What does Madison consider to be the usefulness of the Senate? (from Life, Liberty and Property. The People at Large. The Method of Electing Congressmen. June 6-7.)

The Senate is able to work more closely with the President because they have a similar perspective on American government.

The Senate is able to make decisions with more coolness, systematic procedure, and wisdom than the popularly elected branch of legislature.

The Senate is able to counteract the decisions made by a popularly elected branch of legislature.

The Senate is able to discuss foreign matters with more authority because more Senators travel to Europe.

4.

Which issue tie up the Convention proceedings for days? (from The Congressional Veto. Proportional Representation. The Delegates Write Home.)

How states are to be represented in Congress.

How states elect members of the Senate.

How states are allowed to veto Congressional decisions.

How states are to be governed.

5.

Who writes that Rhode Island's absence from the Convention is insignificant in the face of the stated unity of the delegates? (from The Congressional Veto. Proportional Representation. The Delegates Write Home.)

Thomas Jefferson.

Dr. Benjamin Franklin.

Dr. Benjamin Rush.

James Madison.

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