US Practice Test: Video 1 Answers (25 Questions)

Question 1

Which amendment abolished poll taxes in federal elections?

Accepted Answer

Twenty-Fourth Amendment

Answer

The Twenty-Fourth Amendment, ratified in 1964, abolished poll taxes in federal elections, removing a financial barrier that had been used to suppress voting.

Question 2

What fraction of states must ratify an amendment for it to become part of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Three-fourths

Answer

An amendment must be ratified by three-fourths (38 of 50) of the states to become part of the Constitution.

Question 3

What does the Fourth Amendment protect citizens against?

Accepted Answer

Unreasonable searches and seizures

Answer

The Fourth Amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures and requires warrants to be supported by probable cause.

Question 4

What does the Second Amendment protect?

Accepted Answer

The right to keep and bear arms

Answer

The Second Amendment protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms.

Question 5

How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution currently have?

Accepted Answer

27

Answer

The U.S. Constitution currently has 27 amendments, with the most recent (the Twenty-Seventh) ratified in 1992.

USMLE Practice Test

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US Practice Test: Video 1 Answers (25 Questions)