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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. Amendment 13, Section 2 (1865) stipulates Congress has the power to enforce this article by what means?
(a) Appropriate legislation.
(b) Judicial decree.
(c) Executive order.
(d) Congressional order.

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

3. The arrest, confiscation, or taking one's belongings best describes what term?
(a) Assessment.
(b) Seizure.
(c) Sneezers.
(d) Analysis.

4. "Death, as a punishment for a crime, is not considered cruel or unusual as long as " what?
(a) "There is no long physical suffering involved".
(b) "Treason, death, or serious bodily harm is involved in the crime".
(c) "Death, rape, or serious bodily harm isinvolved in the crime".
(d) "Treason, death, rape, or serious bodily harm is involved in the crime".

5. Article II addresses the executive branch and includes how many sections?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. Amendment 25, Section 2 (1967) stipulates if there is a vacancy in the office of Vice President, who fills the vacancy?

2. What is a written court order allowing the arrest, search, and seizure of certain persons or certain property?

3. The main body of the Constitution is separated into how many blocks, known as Articles?

4. Cullop asserts which term for American government is correct?

5. The President is charged with ensuring what?

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