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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V: The Constitution of the United States, Part VI: Know Your Q's and A's.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. May the U.S. government take private property for public use?
(a) Yes, but only when voted on by public citizens.
(b) Yes, but only when voted on by public citizens, fair price must be paid.
(c) Yes, but a fair price must be paid for it.
(d) Yes, but only in wartime, fair price must be paid.
2. Inheritance, corporations, laws concerning education, marriage and divorce all are under the jurisdiction of what government?
(a) Federal.
(b) Municipal.
(c) County.
(d) State.
3. Cullop states the government in the U.S. is referred to by many different names, but by which two most frequently?
(a) United States government, federal government.
(b) Federal government, national government.
(c) United States government, national government.
(d) American government, federal government.
4. Amendment 17 (1913) stipulates that to vote for the senators from his state, a person must meet what qualifications?
(a) Same as to vote for largest house in state legislature of residence.
(b) Age 18, U.S. citizen, citizen of state senators will serve, not convicted.
(c) Same as to vote for President, Vice President.
(d) Age 21, U.S. citizen, citizen of state senators will serve, not convicted.
5. Why was the first Senate divided into three groups, where one served two years, one four years, and one six years, and thereafter all serve six?
(a) To avoid one legislative Congress having too much power.
(b) So 1/3 of senators are elected every two years, all serve 6-year term.
(c) To avoid entire Senate voted out at one time.
(d) To allow for elections as frequently as representatives.
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. Amendment 15, Section 1 (1870) stipulates the right of U.S. citizens to vote cannot be taken away for which of the following reasons?
3. Today the Constitution is separated into how many parts?
4. Which is among the rights of an individual accused of crime?
5. What is the length of a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
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