U.S. Constitution Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the U.S. Constitution as described in the text?

• To establish educational guidelines

• To outline the nation's government structure and its functions

• To declare independence from British rule

• To provide a history of the United States

What does the Preamble of the Constitution emphasize about the nation?

• It highlights the economic goals of the United States

• It focuses on the military strategies of the country

• It states that the nation will be founded on the ideals of justice, peace, and freedom

• It discusses the geographical boundaries of the nation

Which branch of government is created by Article I of the Constitution?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Administrative

What type of democracy does the legislative branch represent according to the document?

• Direct democracy

• Representative democracy

• Totalitarian democracy

• Authoritarian democracy

How often were the original rules set for how often Congress should hold elections?

• Every two years

• Every four years

• As needed by the government

• Every year

How many senators does each state have according to the U.S. Constitution?

• 1 senator per state

• 2 senators per state

• 3 senators per state

• Depends on the population of the state

What is the minimum age requirement for someone to be a senator in the U.S.?

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 35 years old

• 40 years old

For how many years is a U.S. Representative elected?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Which of the following is a special duty of the Senate?

• Establish post offices

• Act as a court during impeachments

• Make rules for how to become a citizen

• Create the lower federal courts

Before a bill can become law, what must happen to it in Congress?

• It must be approved by the Senate only

• It must be approved in the same form by both houses of Congress

• It must be signed by the President only

• It must be reviewed by the Supreme Court