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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) State police.
(b) National Guard.
(c) Any police.
(d) Any police, firefighters.

2. The Constitution could not be put into effect until it had been ratified by three fourths of the states, or how many of the original states?
(a) 9.
(b) 10.
(c) 13.
(d) 8.

3. What do the states that make up the U.S. constitute?
(a) A symposium.
(b) A federation.
(c) A community.
(d) A confederation.

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

5. Article I addresses the legislative branch of government and includes how many sections?
(a) 13.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 11.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Constitution was ratified by what date?

2. The first major document of the U.S. government was the Declaration of Independence which was signed in what year?

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

4. What type of democracy is that in which the people handle government matters on their own behalf?

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

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