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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. The Constitution was ratified by what date?
(a) March 2, 1789.
(b) July 2, 1788.
(c) July 4, 1789.
(d) July 4, 1788.
2. Which is among the rights of an individual accused of crime?
(a) A judge of their choosing to ensure impartiality.
(b) To hear the testimony of witnesses.
(c) A jury of their choosing to ensure impartiality.
(d) Any counsel of their choosing will be provided free of charge.
3. Amendment 14, Section 2 (1868) states that if any state takes away the right to vote from individuals meeting which of the following requirements, the number of representatives for that state may be reduced in proportion to those persons not allowed to vote?
(a) 21 years old, U.S. citizens, not convicted.
(b) 18 years old, U.S. citizens, not convicted.
(c) 21 years old, U.S. residents, not convicted.
(d) 18 years old, U.S. residents, not convicted.
4. Who was the 16th President of the United States?
(a) James Madison.
(b) Abraham Lincoln.
(c) John Adams.
(d) Alexander Hamilton.
5. Which freedom is included in Amendment 1?
(a) Right to bear arms.
(b) No citizen may advocate overthrowing the government by war.
(c) Freedom from unlawful search, seizure.
(d) No citizen may advocate overthrowing the government.
Short Answer Questions
1. Amendment 18, Section 3 (1919) provided the states a period of how long to ratify this amendment, after that time it could not have been adopted?
2. Twelve to twenty-three persons selected to decide if evidence against an accused person is sufficient for holding a trial, best defines which term?
3. Amendment 1 contains how many freedoms?
4. Amendment 14, Section 4 (1868) stipulates the U.S. would pay all its lawful debts, but what could neither the U.S. nor any state pay for?
5. Common law refers to which term?
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