Civic Literacy Exam MCQ Question and Answers 2

Question 1

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished poll taxes in federal elections?

Accepted Answer

24th Amendment

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15th Amendment

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19th Amendment

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26th Amendment

Question 2

How many senators does each state have in the U.S. Senate, and what is the total number of senators?

Accepted Answer

2 per state; 100 total

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Based on population; approximately 200 total

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2 per state; 102 total (including D.C.)

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3 per state; 150 total

Question 3

What is the main function of the U.S. Senate's Judiciary Committee?

Accepted Answer

Reviewing nominations of federal judges and conducting confirmation hearings

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Prosecuting federal crimes on behalf of the government

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Interpreting laws that the full Senate passes to ensure they are constitutional

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Proposing constitutional amendments related to the justice system

Question 4

Which clause of the Constitution requires that the President 'take care that the laws be faithfully executed'?

Accepted Answer

The Take Care Clause in Article II, Section 3

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The Supremacy Clause in Article VI

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The Necessary and Proper Clause in Article I, Section 8

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The Commander-in-Chief Clause in Article II, Section 2

Question 5

What is 'double jeopardy' as protected by the Fifth Amendment?

Accepted Answer

Prohibition against being tried twice for the same offense after acquittal or conviction

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Prohibition against being charged with two crimes based on the same act

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The right not to face both criminal and civil penalties for the same conduct

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Protection against being sentenced twice for a single crime by different courts

Question 6

What is the constitutional process if the President is temporarily unable to discharge the duties of the office?

Accepted Answer

The 25th Amendment provides that the Vice President becomes Acting President, either voluntarily or if the President is incapacitated

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The Speaker of the House assumes presidential powers until the President recovers

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The Cabinet votes on whether to transfer power temporarily to the Vice President

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Congress appoints a temporary president by joint resolution until the elected President recovers