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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. The Congress separated into the House of Representatives and the Senate is the result of a dispute termed what?
(a) "The Great Conflict".
(b) "The Great Debate".
(c) "The Great Compromise".
(d) "The Great Dispute".

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

3. The return of a fugitive by one authority to another is the definition of what?
(a) Extradition.
(b) Extrication.
(c) Extortion.
(d) Explication.

4. All revenue bills must originate where?
(a) Committee of members from both houses, Internal Revenue Service.
(b) Senate.
(c) Joint caucus of both houses.
(d) House of Representatives.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did people eventually refer to this initial document?

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

3. The President is charged with ensuring what?

4. The Constitution would also call for what to ensure the branches would have equal power?

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

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