If a government results in despotism, what must be true?

government has become tyrannical

What is Benjamin Franklin's overall opinion of the proposed Constitution?

He has some concerns/objections to it

From such an assembly can a perfect production be expected? What is the purpose of this RQ?

to argue perfection is an unrealistic expectation

What is the main point of his speech?

The convention should support the document despite flaws

What point about the importance of unanimity does Franklin make most strongly?

It shows the government is strong and effective

What reason does he have for the main point of his speech?

it will inspire public confidence in the leadership

If people are convinced of their own infallibility, which attitude do they most likely have?

they believe they are always right

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1
If a government results in despotism, what must be true?
government can't be as great as it once was
government failed at having unlimited power
government has become tyrannical
government must begin again
2
What is Benjamin Franklin's overall opinion of the proposed Constitution?
He has some concerns/objections to it
He feel is it unimportant
He completely approves of it.
He strongly disapproves of it being passed
3
From such an assembly can a perfect production be expected? What is the purpose of this RQ?
claims that delegates are flawed but the document is perfect
to argue perfection is an unrealistic expectation
to show the character flaws of the delegates
to emphasize the serious imperfections of the document
4
What is the main point of his speech?
The constitution should not be approved because it is weak
The Convention should approve the document
Support the document --> framers were always right before
The convention should support the document despite flaws
5
What point about the importance of unanimity does Franklin make most strongly?
It makes government work more pleasant
It proves America's enemies wrong
It speeds up the process of decision making
It shows the government is strong and effective
6
What reason does he have for the main point of his speech?
it guarantees the principles of the Constitution
it will inspire public confidence in the leadership
it is a product of their joint wisdom
because it is PERFECT
7
If people are convinced of their own infallibility, which attitude do they most likely have?
they are shy and full of self-doubt
they have trouble making decisions
they believe they are always right
they are confused by complex issues

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