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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: The Bill of Rights.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Bile.
(b) Bale.
(c) Braille.
(d) Bail.

2. Which amendment addresses Congress's inability to prohibit citizens from worshiping how and when they please?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 5.

3. Amendment 1 includes which freedom?
(a) Freedom from unreasonable search.
(b) Inability of Congress to pass a law prohibiting free exercise of religion.
(c) Citizens may seek redress via criminal lawsuits for damaging insults.
(d) Freedom from unreasonable seizure.

4. The U.S. government is currently located where?
(a) New York, New York.
(b) Boston, Massachusetts.
(c) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(d) Washington, the District of Columbia.

5. Attending the convention in Philadelphia for revision of the Articles of Confederation were delegates from all but which state?
(a) New Jersey.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Connecticut.
(d) Rhode Island.

Short Answer Questions

1. All revenue bills must originate where?

2. Together the group in Philadelphia constructed the Constitution requiring a federal government comprised of which three branches?

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

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

5. Elections give all citizens the opportunity to make their voices known, and to choose the official that would do what?

(see the answer key)

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