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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V: The Constitution of the United States, Part VI: Know Your Q's and A's.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year were the Articles of Confederation finally ratified?
(a) 1785.
(b) 1777.
(c) 1787.
(d) 1781.

2. What is a written court order allowing the arrest, search, and seizure of certain persons or certain property?
(a) Waiver.
(b) Grant.
(c) Warranty.
(d) Warrant.

3. What is one check on the Congress held by the President?
(a) May adjourn Congress at will.
(b) May veto bills of Congress with Supreme Court majority approval.
(c) May withhold information from Congress.
(d) May appoint Supreme Court justices for 10-year terms.

4. What is the term for a sum of money put up by arrested individuals to ensure their return, so they may be released until the time of their trial?
(a) Bale.
(b) Bile.
(c) Bail.
(d) Braille.

5. The government may pass laws regarding the ownership of certain weapons in the way in which they are used is addressed in which amendment?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is a court-martial?

3. What type of democracy is that in which the people handle government matters on their own behalf?

4. Some of the President's powers and duties are: Commander in Chief of the armed forces; grant reprieves and pardons except for impeachment cases; make treaties, with 2/3 Senate consent; and appoint which officials?

5. The author stipulates that how many different kinds of democracy exist?

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