U.S. Constitution Study Guide

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington
• James Madison

What are the unalienable rights listed in the Declaration?

• Life, Liberty and the pursuit of love
• Love, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
• Life, Leader and the pursuit of happiness
• Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness

When was the Declaration of Independence signed?

• July 2, 1774
• July 4, 1776
• April 2, 1778
• April 4, 1789

What city was the Declaration of Indepedence signed in?

• Philadelphia
• New York City
• Washington D.C.
• Boston

What are the first ten amendments called?

• U.S. Constitution
• Albany Plan
• Bill of Rights
• Declaration of Independence

How many senators does each state have?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

. What are the qualifications for a Senator

• 25 years old, live in the district they represent, live in the U.S. for 7 years
• 30 years old, U.S. citizen for 9 years and live in the state they represent
• 30 years old, U.S. citizen for 7 years, live in the state they represent
• 25 years old, U.S. citizen for 9 years and live in the district they represent

Who is the presiding officer of the Senate? 

• Vice-President
• Speaker of the House
• President pro tempore
• Secretary of state

How many Senator’s are elected every 2 years? 

• 1/5
• 1/4
• 1/3
• 1/2

How many senators are there all together? 

• 2
• 100
• 435
• 535