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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Twelve to twenty-three persons selected to decide if evidence against an accused person is sufficient for holding a trial, best defines which term?
(a) Federal jury.
(b) Jury of prudence.
(c) Grand jury.
(d) Evidence jury.

2. Which is among the rights of an individual accused of crime?
(a) A jury of their choosing to ensure impartiality.
(b) To hear the testimony of witnesses.
(c) A judge of their choosing to ensure impartiality.
(d) Any counsel of their choosing will be provided free of charge.

3. What is a written court order allowing the arrest, search, and seizure of certain persons or certain property?
(a) Warranty.
(b) Waiver.
(c) Warrant.
(d) Grant.

4. Which freedom can be found in Amendment 1?
(a) Congress cannot pass a law establishing a national religion.
(b) Citizens are free from military service except during national invasion.
(c) Citizens are free to attend the educational institution of their choice.
(d) Citizens are free to marry anyone of their choosing.

5. What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
(a) Bill of Liberties.
(b) Bill of Rights.
(c) Bill of Acceptance.
(d) Bill of Freedoms.

Short Answer Questions

1. Amendment 14, Section 1 (1868) stipulates anyone born in the U.S. and governed by it is what type of citizen?

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

3. Amendment 17 (1913) stipulates that to vote for the senators from his state, a person must meet what qualifications?

4. Amendment 13, Section 2 (1865) stipulates Congress has the power to enforce this article by what means?

5. What is another freedom in Amendment 1?

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