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

2. Whom was the final draft of the Constitution written by?
(a) John Jay.
(b) Alexander Hamilton.
(c) Benjamin Franklin.
(d) Gouverneur Morris.

3. Cullop states that the Constitution is meaningless unless who enforces it?
(a) The Supreme Court.
(b) The legislative branch.
(c) The President.
(d) The people it represents.

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

5. The President has the power to appoint ambassadors with the approval of what group?
(a) Supreme Court.
(b) House of Representatives.
(c) Senate.
(d) Congress.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Constitution would also call for what to ensure the branches would have equal power?

2. The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union was introduced in what year?

3. What is one check on the President held by the Supreme Court?

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

5. How many changes have there been since the Constitution was ratified?

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