The U.S. Constitution Test Review

The Preamble

• States the purpose of the Declaration of Independence

• States the Purpose of the Constitution

• Concludes the Constitution

• Influenced the War for Independence

Which of the following principles holds that government may do only those things that the people have given it power to do?

• limited government

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• judicial review

The qualifications for a U.S. senator or representative require all the following EXCEPT that he or she:

• be a U.S. citizen.

• be at least a certain age.

• live in the state he or she represents.

• belong to a registered political party.

A U.S. senator serves for a term of:

• two years.

• four years.

• six years.

• eight years.

The president must have been a U.S. citizen:

• since birth.

• since the age of eighteen.

• for a minimum of ten years.

• for a minimum of twenty-five years.

A member of the House of Representatives is elected to a term of:

• one year.

• two years.

• four years.

• six years.

The president is elected to a term of:

• two years.

• four years.

• six years.

• eight years.

The "supreme law of the land" is:

• Articles of Confederation.

• the Constitution.

• the Bill of Rights.

• the Preamble.

The three main branches of the U.S. government are:

• the House of Representatives, Senate, and Supreme Court.

• the president, Senate, and Supreme Court.

• executive, legislative, and judiciary.

• state, local, and federal.

What is the minimum age for a member of the House of Representatives?

• 20

• 25

• 30

• 35