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

2. Amendment 14, Section 2 (1868) stipulates that representatives to Congress be elected in each state according to what?
(a) Durable goods production size.
(b) Population size.
(c) Tax income percentage.
(d) Territorial size.

3. Listing by number best defines which of the following terms?
(a) Emancipation.
(b) Enucleation.
(c) Enunciation.
(d) Enumeration.

4. What is the length of a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 4 years.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 2 years.

5. Which department heads are among some of those serving on the President's Cabinet?
(a) Secretary of Civil Engineering, State, Interior, and Attorney General.
(b) Secretaries of State, Defense, Interior, Agriculture, Labor, Energy.
(c) Secretary of Transportation, Health and Human Services, Sanitation.
(d) Secretaries of Education, Veterans Affairs, Exterior, Labor, Treasury.

Short Answer Questions

1. Amendment 20, Section 3 (1933) stipulates if a President has not been elected, or if the President-elect cannot qualify for the office by the time the term begins, who acts as President until such time as a qualified President can be elected?

2. Where in the Constitution does one find information about the legislative branch?

3. What happens if there is a vacancy during the term of a particular representative?

4. How is a congressman removed from office?

5. Amendment 1 includes which freedom?

(see the answer key)

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