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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. Article I addresses the legislative branch of government and includes how many sections?
(a) 12.
(b) 11.
(c) 13.
(d) 10.

2. To accuse and attempt to prove guilty means what?
(a) Prostrate.
(b) Prosecute.
(c) Execute.
(d) Proselyte.

3. Amendment 24 (1964) prohibits denial of the right to vote because of what?
(a) Delinquent taxes.
(b) Ability to read.
(c) Education level.
(d) Delinquent court fines.

4. Amendment 13, Section 2 (1865) stipulates Congress has the power to enforce this article by what means?
(a) Executive order.
(b) Appropriate legislation.
(c) Judicial decree.
(d) Congressional order.

5. If a President neither signs nor vetoes a bill, it becomes a law in how many days?
(a) 10.
(b) 30.
(c) 7.
(d) 14.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which amendment is often referred to as the right to have a fair and speedy trial?

2. What is involuntary servitude?

3. Amendment 18 (1919) states that the manufacture, sale and transportation of alcoholic beverages is illegal beginning when?

4. What is another freedom in Amendment 1?

5. Amendment 13, Section 1 (1865) outlaws slavery and involuntary servitude with what exception?

(see the answer key)

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