US Constitution Quiz

How often are members of the House of Representatives elected?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

How old must a Representative be to be elected?

• 21

• 25

• 30

• 35

How many representatives are from each state?

• 1 for 10,000

• 1 for 20,000

• 1 for 30,000

• 1 for 40,000

Who leads the House of Representatives?

• Vice President

• Speaker of the House

• Majority Leader

• Chief Justice

How long is the term for a Senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

How were Senators originally chosen? Which amendment changed that?

• State Legislatures, 17th

• Popular Vote, 19th

• Electoral College, 12th

• State Governors, 15th

How old does someone have to be to be a senator?

• 25

• 30

• 35

• 40

Who is the president of the Senate and when can that person vote?

• Speaker of the House, in case of a tie

• Vice President, in case of a tie

• Chief Justice, in case of a tie

• Majority Leader, in case of a tie

Which legislative body has the power of impeachment and which body has the power to try an impeached official?

• Senate impeaches - House tries impeachment

• House impeaches - Senate tries impeachment

• House impeaches - Supreme Court tries impeachment

• Senate impeaches - Supreme Court tries impeachment

Who shall officiate when the President is tried for impeachment?

• Vice President

• Speaker of the House

• Chief Justice

• Majority Leader