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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: The Bill of Rights.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The amount of money put up by arrested individuals to ensure their return at the time of their trial is generally set how?
(a) Mood of the judge at the time.
(b) The state in which the crime occurs.
(c) According to the seriousness of the crime.
(d) According to the ability of the accused to pay.

2. What is an assembly?
(a) To appear similar to someone or something else.
(b) A gathering of people.
(c) An amount of money put up to ensure appearance at trial.
(d) An appearance in court.

3. What is known as congressional immunity protects all members from being arrested while attending a session of their house, or while going to or from it, except for what?
(a) Treason, felony, or breach of the peace.
(b) Treason, violent felony, or breach of promise.
(c) Murder, arson, or armed robbery.
(d) Treason, violent felony, or breach of peace.

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

5. Section 10 of Article I covers power that are denied to whom?
(a) Unincorporated territory.
(b) Counties.
(c) States.
(d) Cities.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Death, as a punishment for a crime, is not considered cruel or unusual as long as " what?

2. Which is among the freedoms in Amendment 1?

3. Which freedom can be found in Amendment 1?

4. What is a court order compelling a witness to appear in court the definition of?

5. Amendment 1 addresses which of the following five freedoms?

(see the answer key)

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