Constitution

Multiple Choice

Why is the Constitution referred to as the 'Supreme Law of the Land'?

• Because it is the oldest law

• Because it is the highest authority in the country

• Because it is written by the government

• Because it is only for judges

Multiple Choice

How many total amendments have been made to the U.S. Constitution?

• 10

• 27

• 50

• 100

Multiple Choice

What are the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution called?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Magna Carta

• The Federalist Papers

• The Declaration of Independence

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the House of Representatives are correct?

• States with the largest populations have the most representatives

• Members must be at least 25 years old

• Members are elected to 2 year terms with no term limits

• There are 100 members in the House of Representatives

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A member of the Senate must be at least

years old.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to become the President of the United States?

• Must be at least 35 years old

• Must be a citizen by birth

• Must serve a 4 year term

• Must have served in Congress

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of checks and balances in the U.S. government?

• Congress can override a presidential veto with a 2/3 majority vote

• The President can appoint Supreme Court Justices without approval

• The Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional

• Congress can pass bills into law

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Federalism divides the power of government between the

and national government.

Multiple Choice

Which article of the Constitution deals with the amendment process?

• Article III

• Article IV

• Article V

• Article VI

Multiple Select

Select all amendments from the Bill of Rights that are directly related to legal proceedings and trials.

• Amendment V

• Amendment VI

• Amendment VII

• Amendment VIII

Multiple Choice

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects against unreasonable search and seizure?

• Amendment IV

• Amendment II

• Amendment V

• Amendment VI

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The preamble of the Constitution begins with the phrase 'We the

'.