Which of the Following Was a Characteristic of the Delegates

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a characteristic of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention?

• A) They were, for the most part, members of the economic elite.
• B) They were, with only a few exceptions, advocates of state rather than national sovereignty.
• C) Most had been delegates to the First Continental Congress.
• D) Most were under the age of forty.

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Definitions:

Gossip

Informal or idle talk about others, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true.

Grapevine

An informal communication channel within an organization, where information is spread through personal contacts and conversations rather than through official means.

Power And Influence

The capacity or ability of a person or group to direct or affect the behavior of others or the course of events.

Pent-up Emotions

Refers to feelings that have been repressed or not expressed for a long period, which could potentially lead to psychological stress or emotional outbursts.