U.S.A. Constitution Test

Front

To which branch of government does the Constitution give the power to make laws? Options: the military branch, the legislative branch, the judicial branch, the executive branch

Back

the legislative branch

Front

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives serves a ____ term.

Back

two year

Front

How is the number of representatives from the 50 states that serve in the House decided upon?

Back

by the population of the state

Front

How many states were needed to approve the US Constitution?

Back

9

Front

How many senators are elected from each state?

Back

two

Front

What is the number of years in a term of office for a senator?

Back

six years

Front

Who presides over the Senate?

Back

the Vice-President of the US

Front

How can Congress override a Presidential veto of a bill? Options: by a 1/3 vote in both houses, by taking it to the Supreme Court, by a 2/3 vote in both houses, by a 100% vote in both houses

Back

by a 2/3 vote in both houses

Front

What is one power that is denied to the states?

Back

make treaties with other countries

Front

Who has the power to enforce the laws?

Back

the President