Quiz 3: The United States Constitution

Treason is

• talking against the United States.

• not mentioned in the Constitution.

• refusing to vote.

• aiding the enemies of your country.

Before 1913, State Legislatures used to elect

• Senators.

• Representatives.

• Presidents.

• Justices.

Amendments can be proposed by

• two-thirds vote of each house of Congress.

• two-thirds vote of the state senators.

• conventions of one-half of the states.

• legislatures of three-fourths of the states.

Amendments can be ratified by

• two-thirds vote of each house of Congress.

• legislatures of two-thirds of the states.

• legislatures of three-fourths of the states.

• conventions in two-thirds of the states.

Which of the following is not a Cabinet department?

• State

• Education

• Media

• Treasury

Which of the following is an example of a government corporation?

• U.S. Postal Service

• Labor Department

• Federal Communications Commission

• NASA

Article V (five) is important because it tells

• about the relationship among the states.

• how the Constitution can be amended.

• how the Constitution must be ratified.

• about guarantees given to the states.

The Preamble to the Constitution

• was added to the Constitution in 1791.

• tells why the colonies declared their independence.

• lists the grievances against the English government.

• tells why the Constitution was written.

Qualifications for the President are found in

• Article I (1).

• Amendment XII (12).

• Article II (2).

• Amendment XXII (22).

The name of the power (or responsibility) of the President that is associated with the military is

• Chief Executive.

• Chief of Party.

• Commander in Chief.

• Chief Legislator.