US Gov Practice Test

Which Amendment was passed as an opposition to Congressional pay raises in the 1980’s? Originally proposed as part of the bill of rights. Ratified in 1992.

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Which Amendment allows women to vote?

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Which Amendment established a Federal income tax?

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Which Amendment abolished slavery?

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This Amendment addressed limited government and federalism. the Federal government only has the powers that is given to it, all other powers go to the state.  

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This Amendment banned the use of alcoholic beverages. It was passed because many people thought alcohol use led to poverty and the destruction of the family.

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Which Amendment extended voting rights to citizens regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

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This Amendment stated that lawsuits involving a state being sued by a citizen of another state does not have to go to a federal court. This came about after Chisholm V. Georgia (1793). It limits the jurisdiction of the federal courts

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Which Amendment  defined who was a citizen and offered protections form states infringements on citizens’ rights. Changed the ⅗ compromise for representation in the House of Representatives.

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Congress has added powers through being able to check on the executive branch. This is known as what?   

• Legislative Oversight

• Executive Oversight

• Judicial Oversight

• Federal Oversight