Constitution Test Practice #2

Where in the Constitution does the Legislative Branch derive its authority? 

• Article 1
• Article 2
• Article 3
• Article 4

What is the term length for a member of the US Senate?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

How many total members are within the US House of Representatives?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 535

Written in the Constitution, which chamber has sole power to impeach an official?

• US Senate

• US Supreme Court

• US House of Representatives

• The US President

Written in the Constitution, which chamber has sole power to try an impeachment trial?

• US Senate

• US Supreme Court

• US House of Representatives

• The US President

How many electoral college votes does it take to win the Presidency?

• 100
• 270
• 535
• 538

Which of the following is NOT one of the requirements to become President of the United States? 

• natural born citizen of the U.S.
• be a member of Congress prior to running for President
• resident of the U.S. for at least 14 years
• at least 35 years of age 

Which of the following is NOT one of the powers of the President?

• Commander in Chief of Armed Forces
• carrying out the laws 
• vetoing potential bills 
• declaring war 

What vote does it take in order to overrule a presidential veto? 

• 3/4 vote in both chambers of Congress
• majority vote in both chambers of Congress
• 2/3 vote in both chambers of Congress
• 2/3 vote in the Senate

The unwritten power of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional is known as ____________________.

• constitutional review
• supreme authority
• judicial review 
• judicial declaration