QUESTION 1 On which two critical points was Madison/>/> thwarted during the deli

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QUESTION 1

On which two critical points was Madison/>/> thwarted during the deliberations of the Constitutional Convention?

Unicameral congress and a Supreme Court with the power of judicial review

Equal representation in the House and a single person executive

Federal “negative” or veto power over the states & proportional representation in both houses of congress

Bicameral congress and a multi-person executive

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QUESTION 2

The rejection of the convention on what one point caused Madison/>/> to really despair for the Constitution’ s viability?

A bill of rights that protected civil liberties

A federal government with power to veto state laws

Strong national courts with control over state courts

Principle of one person, one vote

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QUESTION 3

According to the article, which grouping of features are the three Madison recognized as key obstacles to the development of republican government?

Lack of a democratic heritage

Weakness of state/provincial governments

Intolerance of religion

Weakness of the union

Inadequate education levels

A stagnate economy

Disparity in the size of cantons (territorial districts)

Intolerance of religion

Weakness of the union

Overabundance of social classes

Lack of a secular culture

Disparity in the size of cantons (territorial districts)

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QUESTION 4

Madison's “formula” for creating a successful republic could be described as

building a government that could not “regulate commerce or raise revenue through taxation.”

creating a governmental system that turned “different (human) interests and factions” toward the safeguarding of liberty.

permitting a coalition of large factions to direct government policy.

establishing a government with consolidated powers

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QUESTION 5

In the passage, the author states Madison/>/>’s belief that in a ________ republic it would be more difficult for “one faction” to stay in power long enough to pose a threat to liberty.

small

mid-sized

large

petite

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QUESTION 6

Return for a moment to the previous question and think about the answer you put down. Does your answer make sense, at least according to orthodox (accepted) political notions of what size/type of society best sustains a republican government? Explain your answer.

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QUESTION 7

Which plan, drawn up by Madison/>/>, became the basis for discussion and debate at the Constitutional Convention?

Massachusetts Plan

New Jersey Plan

Maryland Plan

Virginia Plan

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QUESTION 8

As the delegates assembled in Philadelphia in May, 1787 Madison arrived to the Convention carrying three core beliefs. What were they?

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QUESTION 9

What one state government, specifically, did the delegates to the Convention closely emulate in their creation of the national government?

Massachusetts

Virginia

New York

Maine

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QUESTION 10

The ___________ ________ , a group of essays penned partially by Madison, played a key role in helping explain, support, and defend the Constitution
during its ratification.

Communist Manifesto

Marshall’s Briefs

Federalist Papers

Screwtape Letters

a.

Unicameral congress and a Supreme Court with the power of judicial review

b.

Equal representation in the House and a single person executive

c.

Federal “negative” or veto power over the states & proportional representation in both houses of congress

d.

Bicameral congress and a multi-person executive

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Explanation / Answer

1) C.Federal “negative” or veto power over the states & proportional representation in both houses of congress.

Note : Madison thwarted on minor as well as not so minor issues like Federal “negative” or veto power over the states & proportional representation in both houses of congress

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