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U.S. Constitution Benchmark Test #1

Authored by C.J. Schmidt

Social Studies

12th Grade

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U.S. Constitution Benchmark Test #1
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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

Preamble

Article I

Article II

Article V

Article IV

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

10

27

50

100

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

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