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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. What type of democracy is one in which the people elect officials in order to represent them in all aspects of government?
(a) Direct.
(b) United.
(c) Indirect.
(d) Federation.

2. The President has the power to appoint ambassadors with the approval of what group?
(a) Supreme Court.
(b) Congress.
(c) House of Representatives.
(d) Senate.

3. Cullop states that the Constitution is meaningless unless who enforces it?
(a) The people it represents.
(b) The President.
(c) The legislative branch.
(d) The Supreme Court.

4. The main body of the Constitution is separated into how many blocks, known as Articles?
(a) 5.
(b) 7.
(c) 6.
(d) 8.

5. What is one check on the President held by the Supreme Court?
(a) May bring suits or issue court orders against public officers.
(b) Controls all spending of money in U.S. government.
(c) May refuse to give its consent to approve a Presidential election.
(d) May override President's veto by 2/3 vote.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the 16th President of the United States?

2. On what date did the Constitution go into effect?

3. The President is charged with ensuring what?

4. If a person's preferred candidate is not elected, there will be another election in which that candidate has what option?

5. How old is the U.S. Constitution in comparison with others?

(see the answer key)

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