Presented by the League of Women Voters

1. The Federalist Papers had three authors: James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay. Name the position James Madison DID NOT hold after the Constitution was ratified.

A: Congressman.

B. President.

C. Governor of Virginia.

2. Name the position Alexander Hamilton DID NOT hold after the Constitution was ratified.

A. Major General of the Army.

B. Senator.

C. Secretary of the Treasury.

3. Name the position John Jay DID NOT hold after the Constitution was ratified.

A. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

B. Mayor of New York City.

C. Ambassador to Spain.

Answers from Feb. 5

1. To ratify a Constitutional amendment, a supermajority of states must agree to adopt it. The supermajority needed to ratify an amendment refers to what percentage of states?

A: Three-fourths (3/4) 75%.

B. Two-thirds (2/3) 67%.

C. Three-fifths (3/5) 60%.

Answer: A: Three-fourths (3/4) 75%.

2. How many amendments to the U.S. Constitution are there?

A. 25.

B. 27.

C. 28.

Answer: B. 27.

3. Before the passage of the 12th Amendment, how was the vice president chosen?

A. Someone ran separately for vice president.

B. The vice president was appointed by the Cabinet.

C. The runner-up in the race for president was selected as vice president.

Answer: C. The runner-up in the race for president was selected as vice president.