Ch 4: The United States Constitution

When was the United States Constitution written?

• 1787

• 1865

• 1800

• 1776

How many articles are there in the United States Constitution?

• 7

• 3

• 5

• 10

Who is considered the 'Father of the Constitution'?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the United States Constitution?

• To introduce the Constitution and state the goals and purposes of the government it establishes.

• To establish the branches of government

• To outline the process for amending the Constitution

• To provide a list of the rights of the citizens

Which amendment to the Constitution abolished slavery?

• 10th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 18th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

What is the minimum age requirement to be President of the United States according to the Constitution?

• 25

• 30

• 35

• 40

How many amendments are there in the United States Constitution?

• 50

• 10

• 5

• 27

What is the 'Supremacy Clause' in the United States Constitution?

• Establishes the President as the supreme authority

• Gives states the power to override federal law

• Establishes the U.S. Constitution, federal statutes, and treaties as the supreme law of the land.

• Applies only to local government laws

What is the 'Bill of Rights' in the United States Constitution?

• A list of laws passed by the US Congress

• An agreement between the federal government and individual states

• The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution

• The document that outlines the responsibilities of the President

What is the process for amending the United States Constitution?

• Proposing an amendment by a two-thirds majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, or by a national convention called for by two-thirds of state legislatures, and then ratifying the amendment by three-fourths of the state legislatures or by conventions in three-fourths of the states.

• Proposing an amendment by the President's executive order

• Ratifying the amendment by a two-thirds majority of the state legislatures

• Proposing an amendment by a simple majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate