Study Guide for US Constitution Quiz

When the Constitution was written in 1787, it included:

• Articles I-VII

• Articles I - VII and the Bill of Rights

• Articles I-VII and Amendments 1-27

The executive branch of government is headed by the:

• President

• Chief Justice

• majority leader

According to the Constitution, government officials must:

• serve no more than 2-year terms

• be members of a political party

• take an oath promising to support the Constitution

Freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and freedom of the press are guaranteed by the:

• First Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

A person accused of a crime:

• must be tried in the state where they are arrested

• can be given any form of punishment decided upon by a jury

• has the right to a speedy and public trial

The introduction to the Constitution is called the

• Articles

• Preamble

• Amendments

The Constitution gave legislative (lawmaking) powers to __________, made up of the Senate and House of Representatives

• Executive

• Congress

• Supreme Court

Judicial power was given to the ____________ and various lower courts organized by Congress.

• Supreme Court

• House of Representatives

• Senate

Changes or additions to the Constitution are called

• bills

• Electoral College

• Amendments

The ___________ will become President if the President is removed from office, or if he dies or resigns

• Majority Leader

• Vice President

• Speaker of the House