Constitution Test (6)

Question 1

Who does the Due Process clause apply to?

Answer 1

National & state governments.

Question 2

What groups were given the right to vote in amendments?

Answer 2

People of color; women; poor people; residents of Washington, D.C.; 18 yr olds.

Question 3

What type of taxes are legal by 16th amendment?

Answer 3

Income taxes.

Question 4

How are U.S. Senators chosen?

Answer 4

Direct vote by ppl in home state.

Question 5

Repeal:

Answer 5

To undo a law.

Question 6

21st amendment repeals the 18th amendment. What is their subject?

Answer 6

Manufacture & sale of alcohol.

Question 7

Times Pres. can be elected:

Answer 7

2 times.

Question 8

What’s the longest time a person can be Pres?

Answer 8

10 yrs.

Question 9

Equal Protection Clause:

Answer 9

Everyone must be treated equally under law.

Question 10

What must happen before Senators & Representatives get a raise?

Answer 10

An election.

Question 11

How many amendments were proposed for Bill of Rights?

Answer 11

12 amendments.

Question 12

Line of presidential succession:

Answer 12

1. VP
2. Speaker of House
3. President pro tempore of Senate
4. Secretary of State
5. Secretary of Treasury
6. Secretary of Defense
7. Attorney General
8. Secretary of Interior
9. Secretary of Agriculture
10. Secretary of Commerce
11. Secretary of Labor
12. Secretary of Health & Human Services
13. Secretary of Housing Urban Development
14. Secretary of Transportation
15. Secretary of Energy
16. Secretary of Education
17. Secretary of Veterans Affairs
18. Secretary of Homeland Security