Civil Rights/Civil Liberties Quiz

It’s Presidents Day and Black History month; what better time to test your knowledge of obsure facts and history, along with a couple things that everyone reading this blog ought to know. Submit your answers in the comments section, and if you get all five questions you’ll be eligible for a fabulous prize! (just kidding). And no, you can’t just google the answers.

1. Article II of the U.S. Constitution covers what?

2. Who made this statement and when? "I stand before you today as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the Presidency of the United States. I am not the candidate of black America, although I am black and proud. I am not the candidate of the women's movement of this country, although I am a woman, and I am equally proud of that. I am not the candidate of any political bosses or special interests. I am the candidate of the people."

3. What scholar, educator and leader was born on February 23, 1868 in Great Barrington, Mass.?

4. The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits what?

5. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on what?

(thanks to Michael5000 for the quiz idea)