Question

1. when did the united states constitution come into force?

a. 1776
b. 1780
c. 1790
d. 1801
e. none of the above

1. congress has the sole power to declare war

a. true
b. false

1. the system of checks and balances is the same as the system of separation of powers

a. true

Explanation:

1. The United States Constitution came into force in 1789. Since none of the options A - D are 1789, the answer to question 5 is E.
2. Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution gives Congress the sole power to declare war, so question 6 is A.
3. The system of Checks and Balances and Separation of Powers are related but distinct concepts. Separation of Powers divides government into branches, Checks and Balances allows each branch to limit the others. So question 7 is B.

Answer:

1. E. None of the Above
2. A. True
3. B. False