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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. What is the term for a sum of money put up by arrested individuals to ensure their return, so they may be released until the time of their trial?
(a) Braille.
(b) Bile.
(c) Bale.
(d) Bail.

2. Articles within the Constitution are further divided into categories called Sections for what purpose?
(a) Separate various citizens within the article.
(b) Separate various ideas within the article.
(c) Separate various laws within the article.
(d) Separate various states the article concerns.

3. What does Amendment 12 (1804) also address the importance of?
(a) Electoral vote.
(b) Free vote.
(c) Secret ballot.
(d) Congressional vote.

4. Who was the 16th President of the United States?
(a) Alexander Hamilton.
(b) John Adams.
(c) James Madison.
(d) Abraham Lincoln.

5. Under Amendment 14, Section 5 (1868) Congress was given the power to enforce this amendment in what manner?
(a) Congressional decree.
(b) Judicial decree.
(c) Appropriate legislation.
(d) Executive order.

Short Answer Questions

1. Article V addresses amending the Constitution in which two steps?

2. Prior to ratification of Amendment 19 (1920), who was the matter it addressed left up to?

3. What does it stipulate in Amendment 9?

4. The arrest, confiscation, or taking one's belongings best describes what term?

5. According to Amendment 17 (1913), when a state has a Senate vacancy, who can make a temporary appointment?

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