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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: The Bill of Rights.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one check on the President held by the Congress?
(a) May override the President's veto by 51% vote in both houses.
(b) May refuse to give its consent to approve a Presidential election.
(c) May propose Constitutional amendments affecting office of President.
(d) May bring suits or issue orders against public officers.

2. Inheritance, corporations, laws concerning education, marriage and divorce all are under the jurisdiction of what government?
(a) County.
(b) State.
(c) Municipal.
(d) Federal.

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

4. The Constitution would also call for what to ensure the branches would have equal power?
(a) A system of weights and balances.
(b) A system of balanced measures.
(c) A system of checks and balances.
(d) A system of equal balances.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which amendment is often referred to as the right to have a fair and speedy trial?

3. Amendment 1 includes which freedom?

4. What is an assembly?

5. Article V addresses amending the Constitution in which two steps?

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