Test on American History: The Late 20th Century

Question 1: The United States Senate is responsible for passing articles of impeachment against a federal officer.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The House of Representatives has the sole power of impeaching and must first pass "articles of impeachment" by a simple majority. The Senate has the sole power to try all impeachments and requires a two-thirds majority to convict.

Question 2: What specifically do the articles of impeachment, passed by the House of Representatives, constitute?

A. The formal charges or allegations against the accused.

B. The final judgment of guilt or innocence.

C. The official request for a Senate trial.

D. The immediate removal of the official from office.

Explanation: The study materials state: 'The articles of impeachment constitute the formal allegations.' The passage of these articles means the defendant has been 'impeached,' but does not constitute the final judgment, immediate removal, or simply a request for a trial, as the articles themselves are the formal charges.

Question 3: Under the Roe v. Wade trimester system, states could regulate the abortion procedure during the second trimester in ways reasonably related to maternal health.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: According to the study materials on Roe v. Wade (1973), 'the state can regulate the abortion procedure during the second trimester 'in ways that are reasonably related to maternal health'.

Question 4: According to the provided study materials, what qualifications does the U.S. Constitution establish for an individual to serve as a Supreme Court Justice?

A. Justices must have served as a federal judge for at least five years.

B. The Constitution does not set forth any specific qualifications for service as a Justice.

C. Justices must be at least 35 years old and a natural-born citizen.

D. Justices must have a law degree from an accredited institution.

Explanation: The study materials explicitly state, 'The Constitution does not set forth any qualifications for service as a Justice.' The President may nominate anyone, who then must receive Senate confirmation.

Question 5: The 1992 Los Angeles riots were sparked by the acquittal of four police officers accused in the videotaped beating of Rodney King.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The Los Angeles riots of 1992 were sparked on April 29, 1992, when a jury acquitted four police officers accused in the videotaped beating of black motorist Rodney King.