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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 Articles of Confederation was not the best plan for a number of reasons and fell by the wayside when?
(a) 1789.
(b) 1787.
(c) 1785.
(d) 1783.

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

3. The Constitution was ratified by what consent?
(a) 8.
(b) 10.
(c) Unanimous.
(d) 9.

4. The President is charged with ensuring what?
(a) Seeing that the Supreme Court enforces the laws.
(b) Seeing that laws are enforced.
(c) Seeing that laws are proposed to Congress, signed by Supreme Court.
(d) Seeing that Congress enforces the laws.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Article V addresses amending the Constitution in which two steps?

3. What is one check on the Congress held by the Supreme Court?

4. How many changes have there been since the Constitution was ratified?

5. What type of government does the U.S. have?

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