Question 1

What does procedural due process refer to?

Accepted Answer

The ways in which the government acts and the laws under which it acts must be fair

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The substance and policies of government action

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The protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

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The guarantee of certain rights to criminal defendants

Question 2

What is impeachment?

Accepted Answer

formal accusation of wrongdoing or misconduct

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The sole power of the House of Representatives

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trial in the regular court system

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Removal from office

Question 3

What are the formal qualifications for members of the House of Representatives according to the United States Constitution?

Accepted Answer

At least 25 years of age, U.S. citizen for at least seven years, inhabitant of the state

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At least 30 years of age, U.S. citizen for at least nine years, inhabitant of the state

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At least 35 years of age, U.S. citizen for at least five years, inhabitant of the state

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At least 20 years of age, U.S. citizen for at least ten years, inhabitant of the state

Question 4

What amendment to the United States Constitution changed how senators were elected?

Accepted Answer

17th Amendment

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19th Amendment

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15th Amendment

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21st Amendment

Question 5

How is impeachment decided in the House of Representatives?

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By a two-thirds vot

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simple majority vote

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the President's decision

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By a majority vote

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a personal crime?

Accepted Answer

Assault

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Burglary

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Larceny

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Arson

Question 7

What amendment protects American citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?

Accepted Answer

4th Amendment

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14th Amendment

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6th Amendment

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5th Amendment

Question 8

Who has the power to bring impeachment charges against high ranking political officials?

Accepted Answer

House of Representatives

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The President

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The Vice President

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citizens

Question 9

Congressional election for House of Representatives are held

Accepted Answer

Every two years

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Every six years

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Every five years

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Every four years

Question 10

How many terms can a President serve?

Accepted Answer

Two terms, not to exceed 8 years

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Four terms, not to exceed 16 years

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Unlimited terms

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Three terms, not to exceed 12 years

Question 11

In a civil case, who brings the case against the defendant?

Accepted Answer

The plaintiff

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Private individuals or corporations

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victim

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state or federal government

Question 12

What are the formal qualifications to run for President?

Accepted Answer

35 years old, born in the US, and a resident for 14 years

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30 years old, born in the US, and a resident for 12 years

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25 years old, born in the US, and a resident for 7 years

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40 years old, born in the US, and a resident for 10 years

Question 13

What is the purpose of community service as a sentence

Accepted Answer

benefit the public and pay back the community

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provide rehabilitation to the defendant

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remove the defendant from society

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impose financial penalties on the defendant

Question 14

How can a filibuster be ended in the Senate?

Accepted Answer

a cloture vote

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President's intervention

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Speaker of the House

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majority floor leader

Question 15

the role of the President of the Senate?

Accepted Answer

Debating bills

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Presiding over the Senate and breaking ties

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Signing bills into law

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Voting on all bills

Question 16

What rule is used to limit the debate in the Senate

Accepted Answer

Cloture

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veto

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Speaker of the House closing arguments

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President of the Senate closing arguments

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