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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: The Constitution Explained.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The President is afforded the ability to set up a Cabinet of advisers including how many members?
(a) 13.
(b) 18.
(c) 15.
(d) 12.

2. How old is the U.S. Constitution in comparison with others?
(a) Oldest written constitution in use in the northern hemisphere.
(b) 3rd oldest written constitution in use anywhere in the world.
(c) Oldest written constitution in use in the western hemisphere.
(d) Oldest written constitution in use anywhere in the world.

3. The Constitution was ratified by what date?
(a) July 4, 1788.
(b) July 2, 1788.
(c) July 4, 1789.
(d) March 2, 1789.

4. The federal government is based on the concept that it should benefit the majority, which means what?
(a) There invariably will be people in the minority who are unhappy.
(b) There invariably will be people in the minority who are indifferent.
(c) There invariably will be people in the minority who are happy.
(d) There invariably will be people in the majority who are unhappy.

5. A land region belonging to a government is the definition of what?
(a) Territory.
(b) Community.
(c) Empire.
(d) State.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one check on the President held by the Supreme Court?

2. What form of government is defined as representative?

3. Powers denied the Congress are in which section of Act I?

4. What is the Constitution a contract between?

5. Section 10 of Article I covers power that are denied to whom?

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