US Constitution Quiz

What part of the Constitution comes first?

• the first seven articles

• the bill of rights

• the Preamble

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

• the military branch

• the legislative branch

• the judicial branch

• the executive branch

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

• four year

• six year

• two year

• one year

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How is the number of representatives from the 50 states that serve in the House decided upon?

• by the population of the state

• by the land area of a state

• by the # of large cities in a state

How many states were needed to approve the US Constitution?

• 3

• 9

• 12

• all 13

How many senators are elected from each state?

• ten

• six

• three

• two

The Articles of Confederation failed because it made the government too______.

• strong

• big

• weak

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How can Congress override a Presidential veto of a bill?

• by a 2/3 vote in both houses

• by taking it to the Supreme Court

• by a 100% vote in both houses

Who has the power to enforce the laws?

• the Supreme Court

• executive branch

• the House

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How long is the term of office of the President?

• two years

• four years

• five years

• six years