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- 1. Multiple ChoiceReturning a fugitive to the state where the crime was committed is calledtreasonextraditionratificationdouble jeopardy
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe only way an Amendment can be proposed is with 2/3 vote from Congresstruefalse
- 3. Multiple Choice33 states is the minimum number to propose an AmendmentTrueFalse
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which groups have a part in proposing amendments?***
Congress
Supreme Court
States
The Executive Branch
- 5. Multiple Choice
Choose the answer that is True about passing amendments.
New Amendments must be signed by the President
2/3 or 33 of the states must approve to pass an amendment
Congress must pass the amendment
3/4 or 38 of the states must approve to pass an Amendment
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is not protected under the first Amendment?religionassemblyslanderpetition
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich Amendment allows us to own weapons?1st2nd3rd4th
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich Amendment is the only one to be repealed?9th19th18th21st
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which Amendments have to do with suffrage?***
13th
26th
15th
19th
- 10. Multiple ChoiceIf an officer enters your home without a warrent that is a violation of which Amendment?3rd4th5th6th
- 11. Multiple ChoiceIf a person is brought back to trial for the same crime, that is a violation of which Amendment?1st4th5th6th
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is it called when the government takes your property but gives you a fair price?Real EstateHighway RobberyEminent DomainCruel and Unusual Punishment
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich Amendment protects criminals from being tortured?1st2nd6th8th
- 14. Multiple ChoiceIn the latest wind storm, Mr. Flynn's tree fell on Mr. Sullivan's house, causing $5000 in damages. Mr. Sullivan took Mr. Flynn to court, but the judge denied a jury trial for this case. This violates which amendment?5th1st7th9th
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which group was given the right to vote most recently?
African American males
eighteen year olds
women
Hispanic males
- 16. Multiple ChoiceIn the House of Representatives, the number of representatives is always two.TrueFalse
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe total number of Senators is 435.TrueFalse
- 18. Multiple ChoiceIf a the president vetoes a bill, it cannot become a law.TrueFalse
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement about the vice president is not true?He is the leader of the Senate.He is first in line to become president.He can veto laws.He can provide tie breaking votes for the Senate.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceTax or revenue bills must start in the House of Representative.TrueFalse
- 21. Multiple ChoiceImpeach means toremovemake into fruitapproveaccuse
- 22. Multiple ChoiceSlander and libel are protected under the 1st Amendment.TrueFalse
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich Amendments are included in the Miranda Rights?4th and 5th5th and 6th4th and 6th
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich is not a true statement about the Senate?The Senate starts the impeachment process by accusing the official.Senators serve for 6 year terms.The President Pro Tempore is the leader of the Senate when the vice president is gone30 years old is the minimum age for a Senator
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThe House of Representatives has the power to impeach the President.TrueFalse
- 26. Multiple ChoiceRepresentatives must be a US citizen for a minimum of 7 years.TrueFalse
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements about the Supreme Court is not true?There are 9 Supreme Court JusticesSuprement Court Justices are nominated by the PresidentSupreme Court Justices need a majority vote from the Senate to be approved.Supreme Court Justices can only serve 10 years.
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch of government can veto laws?LegislativeExecutiveJudicial
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch of government makes the laws?LegislativeExecutiveJudicial
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch of government can declare laws unconstitutional?LegislativeExecutiveJudicial
- 31. Multiple ChoiceA quorum is a majority of members of Congress needed to have a meeting.TrueFalse
- 32. Multiple ChoiceThe total number of electoral votes is the number of members in Congress , plus 3 for Washington DC.TrueFalse
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhich Amendment abolishes slavery?5th13th14th15th
- 34. Multiple ChoiceThe constitution isoverruled by state lawsamended by the Supreme Courtthe supreme law of the landnot important to US citizens
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement aobut the electoral college is true?270 is needed to win a presidential electionA tie in the electoral college means all members of the House of Representatives will break the tie.Congress are the ones who vote in the electoral collegeThe canidate the wins the popular vote always win the election
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