U.S. Constitution Benchmark Test #1

What is the primary purpose of the U.S. Constitution? (2)

• To establish the federal court system

• To outline the structure of the executive branch

• To define and protect individual rights

• To regulate international trade

• To establish the framework for the Federal (U.S.) Government, define its powers and limitations

Which part of the U.S. Constitution outlines the process for amending the Constitution?

• Preamble

• Article I

• Article II

• Article V

• Article IV

How many amendments are there in the U.S. Constitution as of 2021?

• 10

• 27

• 50

• 100

The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are known as:

• The Bill of Rights

• The Preamble

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

What is the minimum age requirement for a U.S. Senator as specified in the Constitution?

• 21 years

• 25 years

• 30 years

• 35 years

• 40 years

Who is responsible for presiding over the Senate, casting tie-breaking votes, and serving as the ceremonial head of the Senate, but otherwise has no vote, can not speak on the floor or introduce bills?

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Senate Majority Leader

• The Chief Justice

• The President Pro Tempore of the Senate

Which branch of government has the power to declare war according to the Constitution?

• The Executive Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Military Branch

How often are members of the House of Representatives elected?

• Every 2 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 6 years

• Every 8 years

• Every year

Which Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees female suffrage (the right to vote)?

• 19th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

Which Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees all citizens age 18 and above suffrage (the right to vote)?

• 19th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 13th Amendment