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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Introduction to the Constitution.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Cullop asserts which term for American government is correct?
(a) Independent republic.
(b) Republican democracy.
(c) Democratic confederation.
(d) Democratic republic.

2. What type of democracy is one in which the people elect officials in order to represent them in all aspects of government?
(a) United.
(b) Direct.
(c) Indirect.
(d) Federation.

3. Together the group in Philadelphia constructed the Constitution requiring a federal government comprised of which three branches?
(a) Democratic, Republican, and Independent.
(b) Democratic, Republican, and Whig.
(c) President, Senate, and House of Representatives.
(d) Executive, legislative, and judicial.

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

5. Attending the convention in Philadelphia for revision of the Articles of Confederation were delegates from all but which state?
(a) Rhode Island.
(b) Connecticut.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) Virginia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Some say the government of the U.S. is one in which the people are responsible for self-governing, or what Cullop calls what?

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

3. The Congress separated into the House of Representatives and the Senate is the result of a dispute termed what?

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

5. Drafting the Constitution was a difficult task, and there had to be how many main compromises in order to arrive at a final decision?

(see the answer key)

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