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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V: The Constitution of the United States, Part VI: Know Your Q's and A's.

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) 1778.
(b) 1776.
(c) 1777.
(d) 1775.

2. Amendment 14, Section 1 (1868) stipulates no state may deny any person, under its government, what?
(a) Right to be read "Miranda Warning" upon arrest.
(b) Right to be read "Miranda Warning" prior to questioning.
(c) Equal wages for equal labor.
(d) Equal protection of the law.

3. On what date did the Constitution go into effect?
(a) March 4, 1788.
(b) March 4, 1789.
(c) July 4, 1789.
(d) July 4, 1788.

4. Today the Constitution is separated into how many parts?
(a) 10.
(b) 3.
(c) 26.
(d) 2.

5. Common law refers to which term?
(a) Civil law.
(b) Military law.
(c) Criminal law.
(d) Religious affairs.

Short Answer Questions

1. The new Constitution required that which federal branch of government would be responsible for making laws?

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

3. In what year were the Articles of Confederation finally ratified?

4. Powers denied the Congress are in which section of Act I?

5. How is a congressman removed from office?

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