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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. Some say the government of the U.S. is one in which the people are responsible for self-governing, or what Cullop calls what?
(a) Republic.
(b) Confederation.
(c) Democracy.
(d) Independence.

2. What is one check on the Supreme Court held by the President?
(a) Appoints Supreme Court justices for 10-year terms.
(b) Appoints Supreme Court justices.
(c) Appoints Supreme Court justices with approval of Congress.
(d) May impeach Supreme Court justices.

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

4. What type of government does the U.S. have?
(a) Direct.
(b) Federation.
(c) United.
(d) Indirect.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Constitution was ratified by what date?

2. If a person's preferred candidate is not elected, there will be another election in which that candidate has what option?

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

4. Together the group in Philadelphia constructed the Constitution requiring a federal government comprised of which three branches?

5. Whom was the final draft of the Constitution written by?

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