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 thirteen

• A simple majority

• Nine of thirteen

• At least three of the largest

What was 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? (there is more than one correct answer)

• Supreme Court

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• President

How is the membership of the House of Representatives determined? 

• By the apportioned population of the states

• By two representatives from each state

• By the governors of the states according to a formula established by Congress

• 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 thirty-five years old

• Live in the 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