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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 old is the U.S. Constitution in comparison with others?
(a) Oldest written constitution in use anywhere in the world.
(b) Oldest written constitution in use in the northern hemisphere.
(c) 3rd oldest written constitution in use anywhere in the world.
(d) Oldest written constitution in use in the western hemisphere.

2. Amendment 17 (1913) changes which original article?
(a) Article I.
(b) Article III.
(c) Article II.
(d) Article IV.

3. A citizen may not be unlawfully searched nor seizure of his person or personal property made without a written court order obtained with what?
(a) Court clerk signature.
(b) Notary stamp, signature.
(c) Good cause.
(d) Notary stamp.

4. Congress was given the power to do away with Section 3 of Amendment 14, concerning certain supporters of the Confederacy, by a 2/3 vote, and did so in what year?
(a) 1896.
(b) 1894.
(c) 1898.
(d) 1892.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. "Death, as a punishment for a crime, is not considered cruel or unusual as long as " what?

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

4. What is one check on the President held by the Congress?

5. What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

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