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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which is among the rights of an individual accused of crime?
(a) A jury of their choosing to ensure impartiality.
(b) Any counsel of their choosing will be provided free of charge.
(c) A judge of their choosing to ensure impartiality.
(d) To hear the testimony of witnesses.
2. 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.
3. Amendment 12 (1804) changes a part of Article 2, Section 1, and outlines the process by which individuals to which offices are elected?
(a) President, Vice President.
(b) President, Vice President, House of Representatives.
(c) President, Vice President, Congress.
(d) President, Vice President, Senate.
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?
(a) Bale.
(b) Bail.
(c) Braille.
(d) Bile.
5. Inheritance, corporations, laws concerning education, marriage and divorce all are under the jurisdiction of what government?
(a) State.
(b) County.
(c) Federal.
(d) Municipal.
Short Answer Questions
1. Amendment 1 contains how many freedoms?
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?
3. Which freedom is addressed in Amendment 1?
4. Amendment 11 (1798) changes Article 3, Section 2, and states that a civil or equity suit brought against a state by a citizen of another state or from a foreign country may be tried where?
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?
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