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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 first major document of the U.S. government was the Declaration of Independence which was signed in what year?
(a) 1775.
(b) 1776.
(c) 1778.
(d) 1777.

2. 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) Independence.
(b) Republic.
(c) Confederation.
(d) Democracy.

3. Articles within the Constitution are further divided into categories called Sections for what purpose?
(a) Separate various citizens within the article.
(b) Separate various laws within the article.
(c) Separate various states the article concerns.
(d) Separate various ideas within the article.

4. What is a written court order allowing the arrest, search, and seizure of certain persons or certain property?
(a) Waiver.
(b) Grant.
(c) Warrant.
(d) Warranty.

5. Amendment 17 (1913) stipulates that to vote for the senators from his state, a person must meet what qualifications?
(a) Same as to vote for largest house in state legislature of residence.
(b) Age 18, U.S. citizen, citizen of state senators will serve, not convicted.
(c) Same as to vote for President, Vice President.
(d) Age 21, U.S. citizen, citizen of state senators will serve, not convicted.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which freedom is included in Amendment 1?

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?

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

4. What is the term for a sum of money put up by arrested individuals to ensure their return, so they may be released until the time of their trial?

5. To be a member of the House of Representatives for any state having more than two representatives, the individual must live in the district within the state he or she represents, except for which two states?

(see the answer key)

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