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

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

3. The main body of the Constitution is separated into how many blocks, known as Articles?
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 5.
(d) 7.

4. What is one check on the Supreme Court held by the Congress?
(a) Congress may refuse to give consent to a Supreme Court appointment.
(b) May override Supreme Court decisions by 51% vote of both houses.
(c) Congress may withhold consent to treaties approved by Supreme Court.
(d) Senate may refuse to give consent to a Supreme Court appointment.

5. Article III covers the judicial branch and includes how many sections?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Constitution was ratified by what consent?

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

3. How many changes have there been since the Constitution was ratified?

4. 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?

5. What form of government is defined as representative?

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