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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 is one check on the Congress held by the Supreme Court?
(a) May declare laws Congress passes and President signs, unconstitutional.
(b) May veto bills of Congress.
(c) May veto bills of Congress.
(d) May call special sessions of Congress.

2. Elections give all citizens the opportunity to make their voices known, and to choose the official that would do what?
(a) Best represent their political party.
(b) Best represent their state.
(c) Best represent their hometown.
(d) Best represent their interests.

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

4. What length of term do members of the Senate serve?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 4 years.
(c) 8 years.
(d) 6 years.

5. Article I addresses the legislative branch of government and includes how many sections?
(a) 10.
(b) 13.
(c) 11.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Constitution was ratified by what date?

2. Today the Constitution is separated into how many parts?

3. Attending the convention in Philadelphia for revision of the Articles of Confederation were delegates from all but which state?

4. Drafting the Constitution was a difficult task, and there had to be how many main compromises in order to arrive at a final decision?

5. Articles within the Constitution are further divided into categories called Sections for what purpose?

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