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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Amendment 14, Section 1 (1868) stipulates no state can make laws that do what to citizens of the U.S.?
(a) Impose stiffer penalties for state crimes than those for similar federal.
(b) Impose lesser penalties for state crimes than those for similar federal.
(c) Take away or restrict any rights, privileges, protections.
(d) Exceed any rights, privileges, protections.

2. 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) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

3. Amendment 13, Section 1 (1865) outlaws slavery and involuntary servitude with what exception?
(a) Service performed under military draft in time of war.
(b) Punishment for criminal convictions.
(c) Service performed under draft for civil service in time of emergency.
(d) Service performed under military draft.

4. "Room and board" means what?
(a) Lodging and ale.
(b) Lodging and food.
(c) Bed and bath.
(d) Bath and shelter.

5. The amount of money put up by arrested individuals to ensure their return at the time of their trial is generally set how?
(a) Mood of the judge at the time.
(b) According to the seriousness of the crime.
(c) The state in which the crime occurs.
(d) According to the ability of the accused to pay.

Short Answer Questions

1. Amendment 14, Section 1 (1868) stipulates no state may deny any person, under its government, what?

2. Which freedom can be found in Amendment 1?

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

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

5. Which is among the rights of an individual accused of crime?

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