Question

1. why is james madison called the \father of the constitution\?

a he wrote the declaration
b he gave the longest speech
c he was well - prepared and contributed large ideas
d he became the first president

1. what major issue divided large and small states at the constitutional convention?

a western land
b foreign trade
c representation in congress
d farming taxes

1. what does it mean that the united states is a

epublic\?
a a king rules the government
b citizens elect leaders to represent them
c only wealthy people can serve
d laws are made directly by citizens

Explanation:

Question 4

James Madison is called the "Father of the Constitution" because he made significant contributions to the drafting and promotion of the US Constitution, including preparing and contributing key ideas. Option A is incorrect (he didn't write the Declaration), B is incorrect (not about the longest speech), D is incorrect (he wasn't the first president). Option C matches his role.

At the Constitutional Convention, the major issue dividing large and small states was representation in Congress (how many representatives each state would have). Western land (A), foreign trade (B), and farming taxes (D) were not the main divisive issues between large and small states regarding representation.

A republic is a form of government where citizens elect leaders to represent them. Option A is a monarchy, C is incorrect (wealth is not a requirement for service in a republic), D is direct democracy (not a republic, as republics have representative government). So B is correct.

Answer:

C. He was well - prepared and contributed large ideas

Question 5