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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 stipulates senators must have been a U.S. citizen a minimum of 9 years, live in the state they represent, and what minimum age?
(a) 18.
(b) 25.
(c) 21.
(d) 30.

2. Amendment 20, Section 3 (1933) provides that whom becomes President if, at the time fixed for the beginning of the term of President, the President-elect has died?
(a) Acting President until new election.
(b) Vice President-elect.
(c) Senate Majority Leader until Vice President-elect's term begins.
(d) Vice President.

3. Amendment 15, Section 1 (1870) stipulates the right of U.S. citizens to vote cannot be taken away for which of the following reasons?
(a) Color, creed, previous servitude.
(b) Race, color, or sex.
(c) Race, color, previous servitude.
(d) Race, creed, previous servitude.

4. The Articles of Confederation was not the best plan for a number of reasons and fell by the wayside when?
(a) 1787.
(b) 1785.
(c) 1789.
(d) 1783.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. One of the amendments included in the Bill of Rights is the freedom from unusually high what?

2. Under Amendment 14, Section 5 (1868) Congress was given the power to enforce this amendment in what manner?

3. What is one check on the Congress held by the President?

4. The federal government is based on the concept that it should benefit the majority, which means what?

5. What is one check on the Supreme Court held by the President?

(see the answer key)

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