Quiz on the United States Constitution

According to Article I, Section 1, what two bodies make up the Congress of the United States?

• The House of Representatives and the Supreme Court

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The Senate and the Executive Branch

• The House of Representatives and the President

How often are members of the House of Representatives elected?

• Every year

• Every two years

• Every four years

• Every six years

What is the minimum age requirement to be a Representative in the House of Representatives?

• 18 years

• 21 years

• 25 years

• 30 years

How many Senators does each state have in the United States Senate?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

For how many years is a Senator elected according to Article I, Section 3?

• Two years

• Four years

• Six years

• Eight years

What is the minimum age requirement for a person to be a Senator in the United States?

• 25 years

• 30 years

• 35 years

• 40 years

Who is the President of the Senate in the United States?

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

• The Vice President of the United States

• The President pro tempore

What is required for a person to be convicted in an impeachment trial?

• A simple majority of the Senate

• The approval of the President

• The concurrence of two thirds of the Members present

• The approval of the Chief Justice

How often must Congress assemble according to Section 4?

• Once every month

• Once every six months

• Once every year

• Once every two years

What is the maximum number of days either House can adjourn without the consent of the other during a session of Congress?

• One day

• Three days

• Five days

• Seven days