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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. Article V addresses amending the Constitution in which two steps?
(a) Proposed, ratified.
(b) Ratified, signed.
(c) Proposed, accepted.
(d) Offered, endorsed.

2. Under the Articles of Confederation, there would be what?
(a) A central power, executive, and judiciary.
(b) A central power, but no executive or judiciary.
(c) No central power, executive, or judiciary.
(d) A central power and executive, but no judiciary.

3. Amendment 24 (1964) prohibits denial of the right to vote because of what?
(a) Ability to read.
(b) Education level.
(c) Delinquent taxes.
(d) Delinquent court fines.

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

5. How are resolutions passed?
(a) Vice President must preside.
(b) Greater number of votes necessary.
(c) Same way as bills.
(d) Lesser number of votes necessary.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Unable to meet certain qualifications for membership best describes which term?

3. Cullop states the government in the U.S. is referred to by many different names, but by which two most frequently?

4. Amendment 20, Section 2 (1933) stipulates Congress must meet a minimum of how frequently?

5. What type of democracy is one in which the people elect officials in order to represent them in all aspects of government?

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