1. Which of the following is a right guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
a. Public education b. employment c. voting d. jury trial

2. The federal census of the population is taken each five years. (True/False)

3. Name two rights a person indicted for a crime has.

4. A United States senator elected at the general election in November takes office the following year on what date?

5. Which definition applies to "amendment?"
a. Proposed change b. Making peace between two nations c. part of government.

6. A person appointed to the United States Supreme Court is appointed for a term of  .

7. When the Constitution was approved by the original states, how many states had to ratify it in order to put it into effect?

8. Does enumeration affect the income tax levied on citizens in various states? (yes/no)

9. Persons opposed to swearing in an oath may instead say: "I solemnly               ..."

10. To serve as President of the United States a person must have attained
a. 25 years b. 35 years c. 40 years d. 45 years

11. What words are required by law to be on all coins and paper currency of the United States?

12. The Supreme Court is the chief lawmaking body of the US. (True/False)

13. If a law passed by a state is contrary to provisions of the US Constitution, which law prevails?

14. If a vacancy occurs in the US Senate, the state must hold an election but, meanwhile, the place may be filled by a temporary appointment made by                       .

15. A US Senator is elected for a term of years.

16. Appropriation of money for the armed services can be only for a period limited to years.

17. The chief executive and administrative officers make up the                   branch of government.

18. Who passes laws dealing with piracy?

19. The number of representatives which a state is entitled to have in the House of Representatives is based on               .

20. The Constitution protects an individual against punishments which are                                            .

21. When a jury has heard and rendered a verdict in a case, and the judgement on the verdict has become final, the defendant cannot again be brought to trial for the same cause. (true/false)

22. Name two levels of government which may levy taxes.

23. Communism is the type of government in: a. The United States b. Russia c. England

24. Cases tried before a court of law are of what two types?                                                      

25. By a majority vote of the members of Congress, the Congress may change a provision of the Constitution. (T/F)

26. For security, each state has the right to form a                         .

27. The electoral vote for the President is counted in the presence of                                                  .

28. If no candidate for President receives a majority of the electoral vote, who decides who will become President?

29. Of the original 13 states, the one with the largest representation in Congress was                                .

30. Of which branch of government is the Speaker of the House a part? a. Legislative b. Executive c. Judicial

31. Capital punishment is the giving of a death sentence. (true/false)

32. In case the President is unable to perform the duties of office, who performs them?                               .

33. "Involuntary servitude" is permitted in the US upon conviction of a crime. (true/false)

34. If a state is a party to a case, the Constitution provides that original jurisdiction shall be in                        .

35. Congress passes laws regulating cases which are included in those over which the Supreme Court has             jurisdiction.

36. The legislatures of the states decide how presidential electorates may be chosen. (true/false)

37. If it were proposed to join Alabama and Mississippi to form one state, what groups would have to approve for this to be done?

38. The Vice President presides over                         

39. The Constitution limits the size of the District of Columbia to                     .

40. The only laws which can be passed to apply to an area in a federal arsenal are those passed by                    , provided consent for the purchase of land is given by the                           .

41. In which document or writing is the Bill of Rights found?

42. Of which branch of government is a Supreme Court justice a part of? a. Executive b. Judicial c. Legislative

43. If no person receives a majority of the electoral votes, the Vice President is chosen by the Senate. (true/false)

44. Name two things which the states are forbidden to do by the US Constitution.

45. If election of President becomes the duty of the US House of Representative and it fails to act, who becomes President and when?

46. How many votes must a person receive in order to become President if the election is decided by the House of Representatives?

47. Conviction of which offenses disqualify you from voting?
a. Murder b. Petty theft c. Writing bad checks d. Making whiskey

48. The congress decides in what manner states elect presidential electors. (true/false)

49. Name two of the purposes of the US Constitution.

50. Congress is composed of                                         .

51. All legislative powers granted in the US Constitution may legally be used only by                               .

52. Impeachment of US officials are tried by                        .

53. When a President of the US is impeached, who presides over the trial?

54. Money is coined by order of:
a. US Congress b. The President's Cabinet c. The States d. Treasury e. Federal Reserve Board

55. Persons elected to cast a state's vote for US President and Vice President are called Presidential                         

56. Name one power which is exclusively legislative and is mentioned in one of the parts of the US Constitution.

57. If a person flees from justice from one state into another, who has authority to ask for his return?

58. Whose duty is it to keep Congress informed of the state of the union?

59. If the two houses of Congress cannot agree on adjournment, who sets the time?

60. When the presidential electors meet to cast ballots for President, must all electors in a state vote for the same person for President, or can they vote for different persons if they so choose?

61. After presidential electors have voted, to whom do they send the count of their votes?