U.S. Constitution Quiz

What is the purpose of the Preamble in the U.S. Constitution?

• To establish justice

• To promote the general welfare

• All of the above

• To secure the blessings of liberty

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Congress

• Senate

• Judicial branch

• Executive branch

How often are members of the House of Representatives chosen?

• Every six years

• Every four years

• Every two years

• Every year

What are the qualifications to be a Representative?

• At least 30 years old, 9 years a citizen, and an inhabitant of the state

• At least 40 years old, 20 years a citizen, and an inhabitant of the state

• At least 25 years old, 7 years a citizen, and an inhabitant of the state

• At least 35 years old, 14 years a citizen, and an inhabitant of the state

How are Representatives and direct Taxes apportioned among the states?

• Based on the number of Senators from each state

• Based on the GDP of each state

• Based on the population of each state

• Based on the land area of each state

Who has the power to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives?

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Executive Authority of the state

• The Senate

Who is the President of the Senate?

• The Vice President of the United States

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

• The President pro tempore

What is the role of the Senate in the impeachment process?

• To investigate the charges

• To issue the articles of impeachment

• To preside over the trial

• To decide on the guilt or innocence of the accused

What is the punishment for a conviction in an impeachment trial?

• Community service

• Fines and penalties

• Imprisonment

• Removal from office and disqualification from holding any office of honor, trust, or profit

Which branch of government has the power to lay and collect taxes?

• Congress

• Senate

• Judicial branch

• Executive branch