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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a court order compelling a witness to appear in court the definition of?
(a) Subpoena.
(b) Warranty.
(c) Proclamation.
(d) Warrant.

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?
(a) Jury of prudence.
(b) Federal jury.
(c) Evidence jury.
(d) Grand jury.

3. Amendment 18 (1919) states that the manufacture, sale and transportation of alcoholic beverages is illegal beginning when?
(a) 90 days after the ratification of this amendment.
(b) Immediately upon ratification of this amendment.
(c) 1 year after the ratification of this amendment.
(d) 30 days after the ratification of this amendment.

4. Amendment 25, Section 2 (1967) stipulates if there is a vacancy in the office of Vice President, who fills the vacancy?
(a) Secretary of State.
(b) President designates.
(c) Speaker of the House.
(d) President nominates, Congress confirms.

5. The government may pass laws regarding the ownership of certain weapons in the way in which they are used is addressed in which amendment?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. Amendment 1 addresses which of the following five freedoms?

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

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

4. 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?

5. To accuse and attempt to prove guilty means what?

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