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

2. No citizen shall be forced to supply room and board to soldiers except in the time of war, and even then it is only acceptable when what?
(a) Congress passes a law to this effect.
(b) Supreme Court approves.
(c) Congress has declared war by majority rule.
(d) States pass a law to this effect.

3. Some say the American government is one in which elected officials act on behalf of the people, or what Cullop says is the definition of what?
(a) Republic.
(b) Confederation.
(c) Independence.
(d) Democracy.

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

5. Cullop asserts which term for American government is correct?
(a) Democratic confederation.
(b) Democratic republic.
(c) Republican democracy.
(d) Independent republic.

Short Answer Questions

1. The first major document of the U.S. government was the Declaration of Independence which was signed in what year?

2. The Constitution was ratified by what consent?

3. Being tried again for a crime already found not guilty of is the definition of what?

4. The arrest, confiscation, or taking one's belongings best describes what term?

5. What is a court order compelling a witness to appear in court the definition of?

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