The U.S. Constitution Quiz
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The group most likely to approve of the Articles of Confederation would be?
__A. former officers in the Continental army.
__B. those who feared strong central government.
__C. those who held U.S. government securities.
__D. bankers, merchants, and financiers.
__E. those who feared the dangers of unrestrained democracy.
In order to become a law, a bill in Congress must?
__ A. receive 2/3 majority of the votes in Congress.
__ B. receive 3/4 majority of the votes in each house of Congress.
__ C. receive 2/3 majority of the votes in each house of Congress.
__ D. pass both houses of Congress in identical form
__ E. pass an amended in the last house of Congress to consider it.
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Which of the following amendments to the Constitution was NOT part of the Bill of Rights?
__A. freedom of speech, press, and religion.
__B. trial by jury.
__C. the right to bear arms.
__D. protection against illegal search
__ E. direct election of senators.
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According to the Constitution, the president is chosen by?
__A. the House of Representatives.
__B. the Senate
__C. the electoral college.
__D. both House and Congress
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Those who opposed ratification of Constitution were called?
__A. Democrats.
__B. Whigs
__C. Anti-Federalists.
__D. Republicans.
__E. Federalists.
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