Quiz Me! - The Constitution The constitution defines the structure of the governmentand their jurisdictions and the basic rights of citizens. 1 / 10 If you are a member of the United States House of Representatives, you All of the above Have the privilege from being sued for slander because of something you said on the floor of the House May be expelled by a two-thirds vote of the members of the House Are entitled to be compensated for your services 2 / 10 Which of the following statements regarding the Twenty-First Amendment is CORRECT? The Twenty-First Amendment was the only amendment ratified using the convention method. The Twenty-First Amendment was primarily championed by rural legislators. The Twenty-First Amendment effectively repealed the Nineteenth Amendment. The Twenty-First Amendment had the lengthiest ratification processes of any of the amendments to date. 3 / 10 Which statement regarding the Thirteenth Amendment is CORRECT? It was ruled unconstitutional in Dred Scott v Sanford It repealed the “fugitive slave” provision of Article IV, Section 2 of the 1787 Constitution. It granted citizenship to former slaves. It only applied to the current slave-holding states. 4 / 10 In the case of Griswold v. Connecticut, Justice Arthur Goldberg, in a concurring opinion, became the first justice in U. S. history to base a vote in a case solely on the 7th Amendment 21st Amendment 3rd Amendment 9th Amendment 5 / 10 The longest Article of the U. S. Constitution is Article II Article I Article III Article IV 6 / 10 The due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment extends this protection to citizens against state action from which amendment contained in the original Bill of Rights? 6th Amendment 5th Amendment 4th Amendment 8th Amendment 7 / 10 Which of the amendments is responsible for reserving powers to the states? 10 9 14 4 8 / 10 Congress has the power to “promote the progress of science and useful arts by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries.” This is done to Secure for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries. To generate more revenue for the government In order to reduce competition between major business competitors None of the above 9 / 10 How is popular sovereignty most commonly expressed in the United States? Through the system of checks and balances Through judicial review Through elections at all levels of government Through the separation of powers 10 / 10 A leading proponent of Article II argued in Federalist No 70 that “ energy in the executive” is the leading character in the definition of good government. is essential to the protection of the community against foreign attacks Is necessary to the steady administration of the laws Is all of the above Your score is Try another 10!
