The Constitution and First U.S. Government

How old must someone be to become a member of the House of Representatives?

• 30

• 35

• 40

• 25

Which important U.S. document was created to fix the problems with the Articles of Confederation?

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Civil Rights Act of 1964

• U.S. Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

What are the names of the TWO houses that make up the legislative branch?

• Congress and Senate

• Senate and The House of Representatives

• Congress and Cabinet

• House of Representatives and Cabinet

How old must you be to become a member of the Senate?

• 30

• 35

• 18

• 25

Which compromise resulted in the creation of the Senate and the House of Representatives in the legislative branch?

• The Great Compromise

• 3/5 Compromise

• Missouri Compromise

• Connecticut Compromise

What are the first three words in the Preamble of the Constitution?

• In order to

• Once upon a time

• The United States

• We the people

A group of advisors who assist the president in running the country is called

• The A-Team

• The Avengers

• The Presidential Cabinet

• The Presidential

  Taskforce

Which president set the precedent of choosing a Presidential Cabinet?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Abraham Lincoln

Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 branches of government?

• Legislative

• Executive

• The U.S. Constitution

• Judicial

How long is one Senate term?

• 4

• 6

• 2

• 10