Pop Quiz: The Answers!

And opening up tomorrow’s Office Hours

In response to popular demand, below are the answers to yesterday’s pop quiz (aka the 1965 Alabama literacy test):

1. Which of the following is a right guaranteed by the Bill of Rights? Trial by Jury 

2. When the Constitution was approved by the original colonies, how many states had to ratify it in order for it to be in effect?   9

3. If a person flees from justice into another state, who has authority to ask for his return? Governor of the state

4. Money is coined by order of:  U.S. Congress  

5. If the President does not intend to sign a bill, how many days does he have to return it to Congress for reconsideration?  10      

6. Name one area of authority over state militia reserved exclusively for states:      Appointment of officers

7. Name two things which the states are forbidden to do by the U.S. Constitution.     Coining money, making treaties 

8. Name two of the purposes of the U.S. Constitution: All the items in the preamble (form more perfect Union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, etc)

9. Impeachments of U.S. officials are tried by: US Senate

10. If a vacancy occurs in the U.S. Senate, the state must hold an election, but meanwhile the place may be filled by a temporary appointment made by: The Governor 

11. If it were proposed to join Alabama and Mississippi to form one state, what groups would have to vote approval in order for this to be done?  Congress and both legislatures 

12. Of the original 13 states, the one with the largest representation in the first Congress was: Virginia

So…how’d you do?

Would you have been allowed to vote in Alabama in 1965 (Ie. a perfect score)?

Take the quick poll below:

OFFICE HOURS TOMORROW (noon): in order to have a good discussion, I’ve decided to open up tomorrow’s office hours (noon Zoom call) to any subscriber who wants to join.

We’ll talk the first 5 classes, and any current events you’re interested in. Register here if you want to join:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArfuGoqj0pHtLKpzUM9eM-k2akOTOk174O#/registration