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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. Today the Constitution is separated into how many parts?
(a) 10.
(b) 26.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

2. What is a court order compelling a witness to appear in court the definition of?
(a) Warranty.
(b) Warrant.
(c) Subpoena.
(d) Proclamation.

3. What is one check on the Supreme Court held by the Congress?
(a) Congress may refuse to give consent to a Supreme Court appointment.
(b) Congress may withhold consent to treaties approved by Supreme Court.
(c) Senate may refuse to give consent to a Supreme Court appointment.
(d) May override Supreme Court decisions by 51% vote of both houses.

4. Which freedom can be found in Amendment 1?
(a) Congress cannot pass a law establishing a national religion.
(b) Citizens are free to marry anyone of their choosing.
(c) Citizens are free to attend the educational institution of their choice.
(d) Citizens are free from military service except during national invasion.

5. The first major document of the U.S. government was the Declaration of Independence which was signed in what year?
(a) 1775.
(b) 1777.
(c) 1778.
(d) 1776.

Short Answer Questions

1. The President is afforded the ability to set up a Cabinet of advisers including how many members?

2. Section 1 of Article I outlines that Congress is comprised of how many bodies of delegates from each state?

3. Article II addresses the executive branch and includes how many sections?

4. The amount of money put up by arrested individuals to ensure their return at the time of their trial is generally set how?

5. Article III covers the judicial branch and includes how many sections?

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