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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV: Amendments Since the Bill of Rights.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What form of government is defined as representative?
(a) Republican.
(b) Egalitarian.
(c) Totalitarian.
(d) Parliamentary.

2. Which section of Article IV deals with admission of new states?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

3. What is a court order compelling a witness to appear in court the definition of?
(a) Warranty.
(b) Proclamation.
(c) Warrant.
(d) Subpoena.

4. According to Amendment 19 (1920), the right of citizens to the U.S. to vote cannot be taken away or restricted because of a person's what?
(a) Religion.
(b) Prior citizenship.
(c) Age.
(d) Sex.

5. What does it stipulate in Amendment 9?
(a) That to list the many rights the people take for granted would be impossible.
(b) All the rights the people have are listed in the Constitution.
(c) If other rights need to be added, the Constitution can be amended.
(d) Amendments require a 51% majority vote.

Short Answer Questions

1. Amendment 1 includes which freedom?

2. The Constitution stipulates senators must have been a U.S. citizen a minimum of 9 years, live in the state they represent, and what minimum age?

3. Article I addresses the legislative branch of government and includes how many sections?

4. Section 10 of Article I covers power that are denied to whom?

5. Amendment 13, Section 2 (1865) stipulates Congress has the power to enforce this article by what means?

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