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. Some of the President's powers and duties are: Commander in Chief of the armed forces; grant reprieves and pardons except for impeachment cases; make treaties, with 2/3 Senate consent; and appoint which officials?
(a) Public ministers, ambassadors, Secretary General, Secretary of Navy.
(b) Supreme Court judges, public ministers, consuls, ambassadors.
(c) Senate majority leader, public ministers, consuls, ambassadors.
(d) Supreme Court judges, House minority leader, consuls, ambassadors.

2. Amendment 14, Section 2 (1868) states that if any state takes away the right to vote from individuals meeting which of the following requirements, the number of representatives for that state may be reduced in proportion to those persons not allowed to vote?
(a) 21 years old, U.S. citizens, not convicted.
(b) 18 years old, U.S. residents, not convicted.
(c) 21 years old, U.S. residents, not convicted.
(d) 18 years old, U.S. citizens, not convicted.

3. The Constitution could not be put into effect until it had been ratified by three fourths of the states, or how many of the original states?
(a) 13.
(b) 10.
(c) 9.
(d) 8.

4. What is a quorum for business in each house?
(a) 3/4 of the members.
(b) 2/3 of the members.
(c) A majority of the members.
(d) 60% of the members.

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