Chapter 7

According to political theory, what factor is crucial for the survival of a republic?

• 1. Majority rule

• 1. Dynastic succession

• 1. Civic virtue and an educated citizenry 

• 1. Anarchy and turbulence

What was the focus of the Virginia Plan proposed by Jmaes Madiso?

• 1. Equal state representation in the lower house

• 1. Direct election of senators by the people 

• 1. Proportional representation and a strong nation government 

• 1. A unicameral legislature

What was the requirement for the new national government to be implemented after the Constitutional Convention?

• 1. Approval by Congress alone

• 1. Approval by nine of the thirteen states in special ratifying conventions

• 1. Unanimous approval from all states

• 1. Approval by state legislatures

How did the Constitution address concerns about democracy?

• 1. By limiting state legislatures’ power

• 1. By promoting direct election of senators

• 1. By implementing a unicameral legislature

• 1. By establishing the Electoral College

Why did the question of slavery become a major issue at the Constitutional Convention?

• 1. It concerned the enforcement of Congressional requisitions

• 1. It focused on the economic problems of the states

• 1. It related to the representation of enslaved individuals in the national government

• 1. It aimed to ban slavery in the existing states. 

What did the three-fifths compromise involve?

• 1. Banning slavery in the Northwest Ordinance

• 1. Allocating equal votes to all states

• 1. Direct election of senators

• 1. Counting enslaved individuals as three- fifths for representation and taxation.

What was the major limitation of the Articles of Confederation regarding the passage of laws?

• 1. Unanimous consent was necessary

• 1. Approval by nine states was needed

• 1. It only applied to certain states

• 1. A simple majority was required.

Why did Shay’s Rebellion contribute to George Wahington’s decisions to lead the COnstitutional Convention?

• 1. Desire for stronger state governments

• 1. Fear of anarchy and chaos

• 1. Opposition to land ordinances

• 1. Support for democratic impulses

What was the key feature of the Connecticut Compromise?

• 1. Equal representation in the Senate, proportional in the House

• 1. Direct election of representatives by the people

• 1. Proportional representation in both houses

• 1. Abolition of slavery in new territories

What was the original purpose of the 1787 Constitutional Convention?

• 1. To create a new framework for a national government

• 1. To address economic problems in the states 

• 1. To amend the Articles of Confederation

• 1. To draft a bill of rights