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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. When Cullop states the U.S. has a "government of the people, by the people, for the people," whom is he quoting?
(a) Alexander Hamilton.
(b) Abraham Lincoln.
(c) Benjamin Franklin.
(d) George Washington.

2. Whom was the final draft of the Constitution written by?
(a) Alexander Hamilton.
(b) Benjamin Franklin.
(c) Gouverneur Morris.
(d) John Jay.

3. The author stipulates that how many different kinds of democracy exist?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

4. What form of government is defined as representative?
(a) Republican.
(b) Egalitarian.
(c) Parliamentary.
(d) Totalitarian.

5. The President is afforded the ability to set up a Cabinet of advisers including how many members?
(a) 15.
(b) 12.
(c) 18.
(d) 13.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the states that make up the U.S. constitute?

2. On what date did the Constitution go into effect?

3. How old is the U.S. Constitution in comparison with others?

4. The federal government is based on the concept that it should benefit the majority, which means what?

5. The U.S. government is currently located where?

(see the answer key)

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