Final Exam 2018 part 2

Question 1

what does the 9th amendment state

Answer 1

that rights exist beyond those listed in the constitution

Question 2

what amendment ended slavery after the civil war

Answer 2

13th amendment

Question 3

how many years can a president hold office

Answer 3

2 terms or a maximum of 10 years

Question 4

what is the purpose of limiting the amount of time the president can hold his position

Answer 4

so the president does not become too powerful

Question 5

what amendment determines how long a president can serve

Answer 5

22nd

Question 6

who thought the people should determine how long a president can serve

Answer 6

president truman, eisenhower, reagan

Question 7

what is the most common way to amend the constitution

Answer 7

2/3rds vote by both houses of congress and 3/4ths of state legislatures

Question 8

3 requirements for a person to become president

Answer 8

natural born citizen
at least 35 years of age
live in the United States at least 14 years