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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. On what date did the Constitution go into effect?
(a) July 4, 1789.
(b) March 4, 1789.
(c) March 4, 1788.
(d) July 4, 1788.

2. How did people eventually refer to this initial document?
(a) Constitution.
(b) Pledge of Allegiance.
(c) ACPU.
(d) Articles of Confederation.

3. What type of democracy is that in which the people handle government matters on their own behalf?
(a) Indirect.
(b) Federation.
(c) United.
(d) Direct.

4. Who was the 16th President of the United States?
(a) John Adams.
(b) James Madison.
(c) Alexander Hamilton.
(d) Abraham Lincoln.

5. The main body of the Constitution is separated into how many blocks, known as Articles?
(a) 6.
(b) 5.
(c) 7.
(d) 8.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the Constitution a contract between?

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

4. When Cullop states the U.S. has a "government of the people, by the people, for the people," whom is he quoting?

5. What is the length of a term for a member of the House of Representatives?

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