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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV: Amendments Since the Bill of Rights.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The U.S. government is currently located where?
(a) Washington, the District of Columbia.
(b) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(c) New York, New York.
(d) Boston, Massachusetts.

2. To supply room and board means to what?
(a) Quarter.
(b) Inquiry.
(c) Quarry.
(d) Quartet.

3. Amendment 14, Section 1 (1868) stipulates no state may deny any person, under its government, what?
(a) Equal protection of the law.
(b) Equal right to practice their religion.
(c) Equal right to free education through 12th grade.
(d) Equal right to vote.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The President is charged with ensuring what?

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

3. Amendment 17 (1913) specifies the Senate is composed of how many members?

4. Which freedom is addressed in Amendment 1?

5. Which freedom can be found in Amendment 1?

(see the answer key)

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