Understanding the Constitution Part 2

What are the qualifications to become president?

• At least 30 years old
• Must be a college graduate
• Natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, resident for 14 years.
• Resident for 10 years

How many Articles make up the Constitution?

• 7
• 12
• 10
• 5

What was the main concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the Constitution?

• That it gave too much power to the states

• That it lacked a Bill of Rights

• That it was too difficult to amend

• That it would lead to a monarchy

How many states must ratify an amendment for it to become part of the U.S. Constitution?

• One-half of the states

• Two-thirds of the states

• Three-fourths of the states

• All 50 states

Put these in the correct chronological order...the Bill of Rights, The Articles of Confederation, the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution.

• The Constitution, The Bill of Rights, The Articles of Confederation, The Declaration of Independence
• The Bill of Rights, The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, The Articles of Confederation
• The Articles of Confederation, The Bill of Rights, The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution
• The Declaration of Independence, The Articles of Confederation, The Constitution, the Bill of Rights

What level of government has the power to coin money, declare war, and negotiate treaties with other countries?

• State government
• International organizations
• Local government
• Federal government

How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution?

• 7
• 10
• 9
• 12

What was the main purpose of the Federalist Papers?

• To oppose the ratification of the Constitution

• To support the ratification of the Constitution

• To propose amendments to the Constitution

• To draft the Bill of Rights

What was the main purpose of the Federalist Papers?

• To oppose the ratification of the Constitution

• To support the ratification of the Constitution

• To propose amendments to the Constitution

• To draft the Bill of Rights

Who has the power to appoint federal judges?

• The Congress

• The Vice President

• The President

• The Supreme Court