U.S. Constitution Test

When was the Constitution officially ratified?

• July 4, 1776

• March 4, 1789

• January 24, 1791

• May 1, 1803

How many states were needed before the Constitution could take effect?

• all 13

• a simple majority

• nine of the thirteen

• at least three of the largest

What is the main idea of the Preamble?

• to state the purpose of the Constitution

• to set limits on the authority of the federal government

• to establish the relationship of the branches of government

• to explain the reasoning behind the break with England

Which of the following is NOT one of the branches of government?

• judicial

• executive

• legislative

• military

Which of the following belongs to Congress?

• Supreme Court

• House of Representatives and Senate

• Secretary of State

• President

How is the membership of the House of Representatives determined?

• by the apportioned population of the states

• by two representatives of each state

• by the governors of each state

• by the legislature of each state

Which of the following is NOT necessary to be elected to the House of Representatives?

• be a citizen of the United States

• be at least 35 years old

• live in a state he or she represents

• live in the United States at least seven years

How long is the term of office for a representative?

• two years

• four years

• six years

• for life

The officer who presides over the House of Representatives is called the ______________?

• President

• president pro tempore

• speaker

• chairman

How is representation in the Senate determined?

• by the apportioned population of the states

• by two representatives from each state

• by the state governors according to a formula established by Congress

• by number determined by the legislature of each state