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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V: The Constitution of the United States, Part VI: Know Your Q's and A's.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How frequently is the census taken?
(a) Every 10 years.
(b) Every 5 years.
(c) Annually.
(d) Every 2 years.

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

3. Which section of Article IV deals with admission of new states?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

4. Amendment 18 (1919) states that the manufacture, sale and transportation of alcoholic beverages is illegal beginning when?
(a) Immediately upon ratification of this amendment.
(b) 90 days after the ratification of this amendment.
(c) 30 days after the ratification of this amendment.
(d) 1 year after the ratification of this amendment.

5. Article I addresses the legislative branch of government and includes how many sections?
(a) 11.
(b) 13.
(c) 10.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. Amendment 15, Section 1 (1870) stipulates the right of U.S. citizens to vote cannot be taken away for which of the following reasons?

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

3. According to Amendment 17 (1913), when a state has a Senate vacancy, who can make a temporary appointment?

4. The Articles of Confederation was not the best plan for a number of reasons and fell by the wayside when?

5. How are the electoral votes from all the states counted?

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