US Constitution Structure and Content 4

Question 1

Which amendment abolished slavery throughout the United States?

Accepted Answer

13th Amendment

Answer

The 13th Amendment, ratified in 1865, formally abolished slavery and involuntary servitude except as punishment for a crime.

Question 2

The Constitution originally required senators to be chosen by whom?

Accepted Answer

State legislatures

Answer

Article I, Section 3 originally had state legislatures elect senators; the 17th Amendment changed this to direct popular election.

Question 3

Which article of the Constitution establishes the process for admitting new states?

Accepted Answer

Article IV

Answer

Article IV, Section 3 grants Congress the power to admit new states into the Union.

Question 4

The Constitution's protection against 'unreasonable searches and seizures' is found in which amendment?

Accepted Answer

4th Amendment

Answer

The 4th Amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures and requires warrants based on probable cause.

Question 5

What is the total number of articles in the original Constitution (excluding amendments)?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

The original Constitution contains seven articles covering the three branches, interstate relations, amendment process, supreme law, and ratification.

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US Constitution Structure and Content 4