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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. If force is necessary to see that a U.S. law is carried out, the Congress has the power to add what to the U.S. military forces?
(a) Any police, firefighters.
(b) Any police.
(c) State police.
(d) National Guard.

2. What is the length of a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 4 years.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 3 years.

3. The Constitution was ratified by what date?
(a) July 2, 1788.
(b) July 4, 1788.
(c) July 4, 1789.
(d) March 2, 1789.

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

5. What is one check on the President held by the Supreme Court?
(a) May refuse to give its consent to approve a Presidential election.
(b) Controls all spending of money in U.S. government.
(c) May override President's veto by 2/3 vote.
(d) May bring suits or issue court orders against public officers.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Constitution stipulates senators must have been a U.S. citizen a minimum of 9 years, live in the state they represent, and what minimum age?

2. What form of government is defined as representative?

3. What is one check on the Congress held by the Supreme Court?

4. Attending the convention in Philadelphia for revision of the Articles of Confederation were delegates from all but which state?

5. The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union was introduced in what year?

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