U.S. Constitution Quiz
The delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 included one woman and two Native Americans. two women and one Native American two women and three Native Americans three women and two Native Americans no women and no Native Americans
Which of the following is not mentioned as a purpose of the Constitution in its introduction/preamble? Establish democracy Establish justice. Provide for the common defense. Promote the general welfare. Ensure domestic tranquility.
According to the Constitution, to qualify to serve as Representative in Congress, how long must a person have been a resident of his or her state? 1 year 2 years 5 years 10 years There is no time requirement.
Who has the power of impeachment? The Senate, but the House of Representatives tries the impeachments. The House of Representatives, but the Senate tries the impeachments. The Senate both impeaches and tries impeachments. The House of Representatives both impeaches and tries impeachments. The Senate, along with the Supreme Court.
Which of the following powers in not granted to Congress in the Constitution? Levy taxes Create a federal reserve bank Borrow money Declare war Create post offices
According to Article 3, Section 3 of the Constitution, which of the following constitutes treason? Attempting to assassinate a public figure Giving assistance to enemies of the United States Publishing libelous propaganda against the government Publishing literature encouraging insurrection Swearing allegiance to the British crown
An amendment to the Constitution would be valid if approved by 2/3 vote of both the Senate and the House of Representatives approved by 3/4 vote of both the Senate and the House of Representatives aproved by 50% vote in both houses, and then signed by the President ratified by 3/4 of the state legislatures approved by 50% vote of both houses of Congress, signed by the President, and ratified by the Supreme Court
How many times is God mentioned in the Constitution? 0 1 3 5 11
The Bill of Rights (the first 10 amendments) was added to the Constitution shortly after it was written before some states would ratify the Constitution. Since then, how many amendments have there been to the Constitution? 7 17 23 29 33
Which right is not protected by the first amendment to the Constitution? Freedom of religion Freedom of movement Freedom of the press Freedom to petition the government Freedom of speech