高中英语语法填空:短文题型培优练习 Test 20

高中英语语法填空:短文题型培优练习 Test 20

In May of 1787, a group of America's early leaders met in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They planned to amend the Articles of Confederation. That document established a loose union of the 13 states. 　61　 , they wrote a completely new constitution. 　62　 created America's system of government and recognized the rights of its citizens.

On June 1, they began debate on the issue of a national executive.

It seemed every delegate at the Philadelphia convention had something about the issue. They 　63　 (think) about it for some time.

Almost every delegate was afraid to give the position 　64　 (extend) powers. Almost no one wanted America's chief executive to become as powerful as a king. Still, many of the delegates had faith in the idea of a one-person executive. Others demanded an executive of three people.

James Wilson of Pennsylvania argued for a single executive. He said the position required energy and the ability to make decisions quickly. He said these would best 　65　 (find) in one person.

Edmund Randolph of Virginia disagreed strongly. He said he considered a one-person executive as “the fetus of monarchy”.

John Dickinson of Delaware said he did not denounce the idea of having a government 　66　 (head) by a king. He said a monarchy was one of the best forms of government in the world. 　67　 , in America, he said, a king was “out of the question”.

The debate over the size of the executive leadership lasted a long time. Finally, the delegates voted for a one-person executive.

The question of 　68　 to limit power was a major part of the delegates' conversation, according to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

THOMAS: “We're still talking about it. 　69　 are the limits of the national government? What is the role of the national government? How do we protect individual rights, individual liberties, et cetera?”

And, he says, that question continues 　70　 (ask) in America today.