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

2. A land region belonging to a government is the definition of what?
(a) Territory.
(b) State.
(c) Community.
(d) Empire.

3. Amendment 13, Section 1 (1865) outlaws slavery and involuntary servitude with what exception?
(a) Service performed under military draft in time of war.
(b) Service performed under draft for civil service in time of emergency.
(c) Punishment for criminal convictions.
(d) Service performed under military draft.

4. Amendment 20, Section 2 (1933) changes which Article?
(a) IV.
(b) III.
(c) II.
(d) I.

5. Amendment 14, Section 1 (1868) stipulates anyone born in the U.S. and governed by it is what type of citizen?
(a) Naturalized.
(b) U.S. and state in which he was born.
(c) U.S. and state in which he resides.
(d) U.S. and country where he was born.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which freedom is addressed in Amendment 1?

2. Amendment 14, Section 1 (1868) stipulates no state may deny any person, under its government, what?

3. The President is charged with ensuring what?

4. What has a bill received if Congress adjourns before the President signs the bill in the time he is allotted?

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

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