Constitution Practice Test

What part of the Constitution lists the six goals and states the people of the U.S. are the authority for the Constitution?

• the Preamble to the Constitution
• the first seven articles
• the Bill of Rights
• the First Amendment

To which branch of the government does the Constitution give the power to make laws?

• legislative branch
• military branch
• judicial branch
• executive branch

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives serves a _______________ term.

• four year
• six year
• two year
• one year

How many senators are elected from each state?

• ten
• six
• three
• two

What is the number of years in a term of office for a senator?

• two years
• four years
• six years
• eight years

Which amendment abolished slavery?

• 10th Amendment
• 11th Amendment
• 13th Amendment
• 15th Amendment

How can Congress override a Presidential veto of a bill?

• by a 1/3 vote in both houses
• by a 2/3 vote in both houses
• by taking it to the Supreme Court
• by a 100% vote in both houses

Which amendment granted women the right to vote?

• 15th Amendment
• 13th Amendment
• 19th Amendment
• 10th Amendment

Who has the power to enforce the laws?

• the Supreme Court
• the President
• the House
• the Senate

How long is the term of office of the President?

• two years
• four years
• five years
• six years