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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 17 (1913) changes which original article?
(a) Article I.
(b) Article IV.
(c) Article III.
(d) Article II.

2. All revenue bills must originate where?
(a) Senate.
(b) Joint caucus of both houses.
(c) House of Representatives.
(d) Committee of members from both houses, Internal Revenue Service.

3. Amendment 14, Section 2 (1868) states that if any state takes away the right to vote from individuals meeting which of the following requirements, the number of representatives for that state may be reduced in proportion to those persons not allowed to vote?
(a) 18 years old, U.S. residents, not convicted.
(b) 21 years old, U.S. residents, not convicted.
(c) 21 years old, U.S. citizens, not convicted.
(d) 18 years old, U.S. citizens, not convicted.

4. Amendment 14, Section 1 (1868) stipulates no state may deny any person, under its government, what?
(a) Equal right to vote.
(b) Equal right to practice their religion.
(c) Equal right to free education through 12th grade.
(d) Equal protection of the law.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. A citizen may not be unlawfully searched nor seizure of his person or personal property made without a written court order obtained with what?

2. Common law refers to which term?

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

4. The return of a fugitive by one authority to another is the definition of what?

5. Which freedom is included in Amendment 1?

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