Constitution Articles 1-3
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6th - 8th Grade
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This quiz focuses on the fundamental structure and powers of the US government as established by the first three articles of the Constitution, making it appropriate for middle school students in grades 6-8. The questions systematically cover the legislative branch (Article I), executive branch (Article II), and judicial branch (Article III), requiring students to demonstrate knowledge of specific constitutional requirements, powers, and procedures. Students need to understand the separation of powers principle, the bicameral structure of Congress, age and citizenship requirements for federal offices, term lengths, and key processes like impeachment and the presidential veto override. The quiz also tests knowledge of leadership positions, the Electoral College system, and constitutional concepts like habeas corpus and the Preamble, requiring students to move beyond basic civics vocabulary to understand how these governmental mechanisms function in practice. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying constitutional government in grades 6-8. The comprehensive nature of this assessment makes it highly versatile for multiple instructional purposes throughout a unit on the Constitution's foundational articles. Teachers can use individual sections as warmup activities to activate prior knowledge, assign the complete quiz as formative assessment to gauge student understanding before a summative test, or break it into smaller chunks for targeted review sessions on specific branches of government. The mix of factual recall questions and conceptual understanding items makes it particularly effective as homework reinforcement or in-class practice following direct instruction on constitutional principles. This quiz aligns with standards NCSS.D2.Civ.1.6-8 (analyzing the origins, functions, and structure of government) and NCSS.D2.Civ.3.6-8 (examining the origins and purposes of government, law, and the American political system), supporting students' development of civic ideals and practices essential for informed citizenship.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Senate and the House together are known as :
Government
Congress
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Minimum age of one serving in the House of Reps:
18
20
25
30
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This body has the power of Impeachment:
House of Representatives
Senate
President
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Leader of the House of Reps. is called:
Speaker of the House
President of the Senate
Majority Whip
Minority Whip
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
There are ______________Senators from each state, each serving _________________years.
3,4
2,6
2,4
4,8
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Article 1 sec.3; clause 3, a person has to be _________________years old to be a Senator.
25
18
30
35
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many times per year is Congress required to meet?
1
3
6
7
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