History quiz/ United States Constitution

Which article of the United States Constitution explains the executive branch in the presidency?

• Article II

• Article lll

• Article I

• Article VII

Answer explanation

Article II of the United States Constitution vests executive power in the President of the United States. As head of the executive branch, the President is charged with enforcing the laws written by the legislative branch (see “Congress”) and is empowered in various ways to fulfill this duty.

Under article III, how long can a federal judge hold office?

• 10 years

• 22 years

• lifetime

• 30 years

Answer explanation

Article III states that these judges “hold their office during good behavior,” which means they have a lifetime appointment, except under very limited circumstances. Article III judges can be removed from office only through impeachment by the House of Representatives and conviction by the Senate.

Under article II, how long is each term of the president?

• Eight-years

• four-year

• Two-year

• Ten-year

Answer explanation

In the United States, the president of the United States is elected indirectly through the United States Electoral College to a four-year term, with a term limit of two terms (totaling eight years) or a maximum of ten years if the president acted as president for two years or less in a term where another was elected as ...

Under article I, How old must you be to be a member of the House of Representatives?

• 20 years old

• 35 years old

• 40 years old

• 25 years old

Answer explanation

There are currently 435 voting representatives. Five delegates and one resident commissioner serve as non-voting members of the House, although they can vote in committee. Representatives must be 25 years old and must have been U.S. citizens for at least 7 years. Representatives serve 2-year terms.

Under article I, how many years is a term for a representative in the house?

• 30-year terms

• 6-year terms

• 2-year terms

• 4-year terms

Answer explanation

Representatives serve 2-year terms. Read up on the relationship between the two chambers with these essays by the Senate Historian's Office.

Which article explains how each state should relate to the other states and the federal government?

• Article XS

• Article IV

• Article III

• Article II

Answer explanation

Article IV outlines states' powers in relationship to each other. States have the authority to create and enforce their own laws but must respect and help enforce the laws of other states. Congress may pass Federal laws regarding how states honor other states' laws and records.

How many articles are in the constitution?

• Five articles

• seven articles

• Twenty seven articles

• Two articles

Answer explanation

The Constitution of the United States contains a preamble and seven articles that describe the way the government is structured and how it operates.

Under article I, how many senators are chosen for each state?

• two Senators

• Five senators

• Seven senators

• One senator

Answer explanation

According to Article I, Section 3 of the Constitution, “The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each state, chosen by the legislature thereof for six Years.” The framers believed that in electing senators, state legislatures would cement their ties with the national government.

Which article explains how the constitution will be ratified, approved and take a effect?

• Article ten

• Article seven

• Article six

• Article Five

Answer explanation

Article Five of the United States Constitution describes the process for altering the Constitution. Under Article Five, the process to alter the Constitution consists of proposing an amendment or amendments, and subsequent ratification.

Which article explains how the constitution can be amended or changed?

• Article II

• Article III

• Article V

• Article A

Answer explanation

Article V of the Constitution provides two ways to propose amendments to the document. Amendments may be proposed either by the Congress, through a joint resolution passed by a two-thirds vote, or by a convention called by Congress in response to applications from two-thirds of the state legislatures.