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Unit 5 Constitutional Amendments

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  • Q1
    What does the 12th Amendment of the United States Constitution address?
    the right to a speedy trial
    the procedure for electing the President and Vice President
    the right to free speech
    the right to bear arms
    30s
  • Q2
    What problem with the original Electoral College system did the 12th Amendment address?
    gerrymandering in congressional districts
    tie votes between presidential candidates
    voter suppression tactics
    campaign finance regulations
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the purpose of the 20th Amendment to the United States Constitution?
    To grant statehood to Washington D.C.
    To establish term limits for Supreme Court Justices
    To reduce the lame duck period for outgoing Presidents and Congress members
    To abolish the Electoral College system
    30s
  • Q4
    Which Amendment to the United States Constitution is often referred to as the 'Lame Duck Amendment'?
    25th Amendment
    12th Amendment
    20th Amendment
    16th Amendment
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following is a key provision of the 20th Amendment to the United States Constitution?
    Establishing the procedure for amending the Constitution
    Clarifying the process for confirming Supreme Court Justices
    Outlining the powers of the President to veto legislation
    Setting the start and end dates of Congressional sessions
    30s
  • Q6
    What specific date is set as the start of the terms for the President and Vice President according to the 20th Amendment?
    February 15
    April 1
    January 20
    March 4
    30s
  • Q7
    What does the 22nd amendment limit in the United States?
    State governor term limits
    Congressional term limits
    Supreme Court term limits
    Presidential term limits
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the maximum number of terms a president can serve under the 22nd amendment?
    Four
    Unlimited
    Two
    Three
    30s
  • Q9
    How many terms did Franklin D. Roosevelt serve as President before the 22nd amendment was passed?
    Four
    Five
    Two
    Three
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the main purpose of the 25th amendment?
    To clarify the process of presidential succession and disability
    To limit the president's terms in office
    To establish term limits for Congress members
    To create a new cabinet position
    30s
  • Q11
    Which event prompted the need for the 25th amendment to clarify presidential succession?
    Great Depression
    Watergate scandal
    Assassination of President John F. Kennedy
    Vietnam War
    30s
  • Q12
    In the case of a presidential vacancy, who is next in line for the presidency according to the 25th amendment?
    Speaker of the House
    Secretary of State
    Senate Majority Leader
    Vice President
    30s

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