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United States Constitution Review - Page

Total questions: 105

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Legislative Branch is described in which Article of the United States Constitution?

a)

Article 1

b)

Article 2

c)

Article 3

d)

Article 7

2.

The Executive Branch is described in which Article of the United States Constitution?

a)

Article 1

b)

Article 2

c)

Article 4

d)

Article 7

3.

The United States Capital, Washington D.C. is located in the state of Virginia.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

The relationship between the national government & the individual states is described in which Article of the United States Constitution?

a)

Article 3

b)

Article 4

c)

Article 5

d)

Article 7

5.

The Judicial Branch is described in which Article of the United States Constitution?

a)

Article 2

b)

Article 3

c)

Article 5

d)

Article 6

6.

The process to ratify the United States Constitution is described in which Article?

a)

Article 4

b)

Article 5

c)

Article 6

d)

Article 7

7.

The Supremacy Clause is described in which Article of the United States Constitution?

a)

Article 4

b)

Article 5

c)

Article 6

d)

Article 7

8.

Which of the following states that The United States Constitution & its federal laws take priority over any conflicting State or local laws?

a)

The Supremacy Clause

b)

The Full Faith & Credit Clause

c)

The General Welfare Clause

d)

The First Amendment

9.

The formal process of amending the Constitution is described in which Article of the United States Constitution?

a)

Article 3

b)

Article 4

c)

Article 5

d)

Article 6

10.

Which institution is given the power to admit new states into the Union?

a)

The President

b)

The Supreme Court

c)

The Presidential Cabinet

d)

Congress

11.

Which of the following requires all states to recognize public acts, records & judicial proceedings of all other states?

a)

The Supremacy Clause

b)

The Full Faith & Credit Clause

c)

The General Welfare Clause

d)

Equal Protecion Clause

12.

Which of the following states that states cannot discriminate or violate the rights of individuals who live in or out of a designated state?

a)

The Supremacy Clause

b)

The Full Faith & Credit Clause

c)

The Privileges and Immunities Clause

d)

Equal Protecion Clause

13.

Because of "extradition & interstate rendition" all states are required to return criminal fugitives to the state where they originally committed the crime.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

If the United States wanted to add new states to the Union, they could just take land away from two states in order to create the new state.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

The United States Congress only has the authority & power to to govern over the original 50 states, including Hawaii & Alaska

a)

True

b)

False

16.

What does Article 4 of the United States Constitution guarantee to all states?

a)

An equal share of money collected by income taxes

b)

Freedom to opt out of Federal law at any time

c)

Protection from foreign invasion

d)

A Democratic form of government

17.

Which of the following compromises was originally contained in Article 5 of the United States Constitution?

a)

The 3/5th Compromise

b)

The Great Compromise

c)

The Compromise of 1790

d)

Crittenden Compromise

18.

What number of states are required to call a national constitutional convention to draft an amendment?

a)

2/3

b)

1/2

c)

3/4

d)

3/5

19.

In order to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution, which of the following is true?

a)

2/3 of the House of Representatives must vote in approval

b)

2/3 of Congress must vote in approval

c)

2/3 of the Senate must vote in approval

d)

2/3 of all three branches of government must vote in approval

20.

An amendment to the United States Constitution can only be proposed by which of the following?

a)

The President

b)

The Supreme Court

c)

American Citizens

d)

Congress

21.

Which of the following is NOT required to take an oath of support by Article 6 of the United States Constitution?

a)

Congress

b)

The President

c)

State Executive Authorities

d)

Members of State Legislatures

22.

Religion can never be a requirement for serving elective office.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Age can never be a requirement for serving elective office.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

All debts and obligations previously existing before ratifying the United States Constition were transfered from the Articles of Confederation.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

According Article 6 of the United States Constitution, which of the following demands are placed on the Judges of every state?

a)

They all must be former lawyers

b)

They all must follow and enforce the United States Constitution

c)

They all must be of Protestant faith

d)

They all must serve as former United States Senator

26.

Which of the following groups ratified the Constitution according to Article 7?

a)

American Citizens

b)

The Founding Fathers of the Articles of Confederation

c)

The State legislatures of each individual State

d)

Only the State of Virginia

27.

How many of the 13 original states needed to vote in favor to ratify the United States Constitution?

a)

7

b)

9

c)

11

d)

13

28.

What is the role of the Legislative Branch in the law-making process?

a)

Studying Laws

b)

Interpreting Laws

c)

Enforcing Laws

d)

Making Laws

29.

What is the role of the Executive Branch in the law-making process?

a)

Studying Laws

b)

Interpreting Laws

c)

Enforcing Laws

d)

Making Laws

30.

What is the role of the Judicial Branch in the law-making process?

a)

Studying Laws

b)

Interpreting Laws

c)

Enforcing Laws

d)

Making Laws

31.

The minimum age to be a United States Representative is...

a)

20 years

b)

25 years

c)

30 years

d)

35 years

32.

The minimum age to be a United States Senator is...

a)

20 years

b)

25 years

c)

30 years

d)

35 years

33.

The minimum age to be a United States President is...

a)

20 years

b)

25 years

c)

30 years

d)

35 years

34.

The minimum age to be a United States Vice-President is...

a)

20 years

b)

25 years

c)

30 years

d)

35 years

35.

The mimium citizenship requirement for a member of the United States Senate is...

a)

2 years

b)

6 years

c)

9 years

d)

14 years

36.

The mimium citizenship requirement for a member of the United States House of Representatives is...

a)

2 years

b)

7 years

c)

9 years

d)

14 years

37.

The United States House of Representatives currently has...

a)

100 members

b)

270 members

c)

435 members

d)

585 members

38.

The United States Senate currently has...

a)

100 members

b)

270 members

c)

435 members

d)

585 members

39.

The term length of a United States Senator is...

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

6 years

d)

8 years

40.

The term length of a United States Representative is...

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

6 years

d)

8 years

41.

The term length of a United States President is limited to...

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

6 years

d)

8 years

42.

The presiding officer of the United States Senate is the...

a)

Vice-President

b)

Speaker of the House

c)

President Pro Tempore

d)

Supreme Court Justice

43.

The presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives is the...

a)

Vice-President

b)

Speaker of the House

c)

President Pro Tempore

d)

Supreme Court Justice

44.

When the Vice-President is absent, the temporary leader of the Senate is...

a)

Vice-President

b)

Speaker of the House

c)

President Pro Tempore

d)

Supreme Court Justice

45.

United States Senators must live in the state they represent.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

United States Representatives must live in the state they represent.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

According to The United States Constitution, where does Legislative power rest?

a)

In Congress

b)

In the Exectutive Branch

c)

In The Senate

d)

With the people

48.

Which of the following determines the size of the House of Representatives?

a)

Article 1 of the United States Constitution

b)

Article 2 of the United States Constitution

c)

The Reapportionment Act of 1929

d)

The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854

49.

Which of the following holds the sole power of impeachment?

a)

The Supreme Court

b)

The Senate

c)

The Presidential Cabinet

d)

The House of Representatives

50.

Which of the following holds the sole power to try all impeachments?

a)

The Supreme Court

b)

The Senate

c)

The Presidential Cabinet

d)

The House of Representatives

51.

Article 1 of the United States Constitution declares that all states can have no less than...

a)

1 Senator

b)

2 Senators

c)

3 Senators

d)

4 Senators

52.

In order to serve as the President of the United States one must be male.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

In order to serve as the President of the United States one must have military experience

a)

True

b)

False

54.

In order to serve as the President of the United States one must be a naturalized citizen.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

The mimium citizenship requirement to serve as President of the United States is...

a)

2 years

b)

6 years

c)

9 years

d)

14 years

56.

According to The United States Constitution, where does Executive power rest?

a)

In Congress

b)

With a President

c)

In The Senate

d)

With the people

57.

The 12th Amendment of the United States Constitution states that the Vice-President must meet all the same qualifications of the President.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

The United States President may only receive an increase in pay at which of the following times?

a)

Annually on January 1st

b)

Whenever Congress votes in favor of a raise

c)

Only when the Supreme Court also gets a raise

d)

On the first day of a new Presidential term

59.

Which of the following is the only crime that appears in the United States Constitution?

a)

Treason

b)

Espionage

c)

Arson

d)

Insurrection

60.

Which of the following is the only court established in the United States Constitution?

a)

The Appellate Court

b)

State District Courts

c)

The Supreme Court

d)

There are no courts established

61.

How is the size of the United States Supreme Court determined?

a)

By Article 3 of the Constitution

b)

By Congress

c)

By Article 7 of the Constitution

d)

By the inferior courts

62.

According to Article 3 of the United States Constitution, where does judicial power rest?

a)

In the Supreme Court & with the President

b)

In the Supreme Court & with Congress

c)

With Congress & with the President

d)

In The Supreme Court & any created inferior courts

63.

Which of the following is granted by Article 3 of the United States Constitution?

a)

Trial of the Supreme Court

b)

A trial by Jury

c)

Speedy Trial

d)

Miranda Rights

64.

Which of the following statements is true regarding judicial salary?

a)

Their salary can never be lowered

b)

Their salary is always equal to the highest paid Senator

c)

Their salary can never be increased

65.

Which of the following is a civil right located in the 1st amendment?

a)

Freedom of Religion

b)

Bearing Arms

c)

Quartering Soldiers

d)

Voting

66.

Which of the following is a civil right located in the 1st amendment?

a)

Freedom of Speech

b)

No cruel & unusual punishment

c)

Quartering Soldiers

d)

Speedy Trial

67.

Which of the following is a civil right located in the 1st amendment?

a)

Petition

b)

Bearing Arms

c)

Quartering Soldiers

d)

Grand Jury

68.

Which of the following is a civil right located in the 1st amendment?

a)

Right to Assemble

b)

No cruel & unusual punishment

c)

Reasonable Bail

d)

Speedy Trial

69.

Which of the following amendments grants rights to a Grand Jury?

a)

1st Amendment

b)

5th Amendment

c)

6th Amendment

d)

7th Amendment

70.

Which of the following amendments guarentees a speedy & fair trial?

a)

4th Amendment

b)

5th Amendment

c)

6th Amendment

d)

7th Amendment

71.

Which of the following rights is protected by the 9th Amendment?

a)

Religious

b)

Unenumerated

c)

Bearing Arms

d)

Miranda

72.

Which of the following actions would be violating the 4th Amendment?

a)

Cruel & Unusual Punishment

b)

Issuing excessive bail

c)

Bearing Arms

d)

Unreasonable search & seizure

73.

Which of the following amendments ensures people are charged with a specific crime?

a)

4th Amendment

b)

6th Amendment

c)

8th Amendment

d)

9th Amendment

74.

Which of the following actions would be violating the 4th Amendment?

a)

Cruel & Unusual Punishment

b)

Issuing excessive bail

c)

Bearing Arms

d)

Unreasonable search & seizure

75.

Which of the following amendments outlaws sentences such as a public whipping or stoning?

a)

4th Amendment

b)

6th Amendment

c)

8th Amendment

d)

9th Amendment

76.

Which of the following amendments contains the clause that reserves powers for states?

a)

7th Amendment

b)

8th Amendment

c)

9th Amendment

d)

10th Amendment

77.

Which of the following amendments is a person pleading when they choose to remain silent & not self-incriminate?

a)

5th Amendment

b)

6th Amendment

c)

7th Amendment

d)

8th Amendment

78.

Which of the following is a right located in the 7th amendment?

a)

Right to peacefully assemble

b)

Right to freedom of speech

c)

Right to Freedom of the Press

d)

Right to a Jury Trial

79.

Which of the following amendments grants the accused to the right of an attorney?

a)

5th Amendment

b)

6th Amendment

c)

7th Amendment

d)

8th Amendment

80.

Which of the following amendments grants protection from Double Jeopardy?

a)

5th Amendment

b)

6th Amendment

c)

7th Amendment

d)

8th Amendment

81.

Which of the following amendments grants the right to bear arms?

a)

1st Amendment

b)

2nd Amendment

c)

3rd Amendment

d)

4th Amendment

82.

Which of the following requires the government to follow due process of the law?

a)

5th Amendment

b)

6th Amendment

c)

7th Amendment

d)

8th Amendment

83.

Which of the following requires the consent of a tenant before soldiers can be quartered?

a)

1st Amendment

b)

2nd Amendment

c)

3rd Amendment

d)

4th Amendment

84.

Which of the following requires the government to have probable cause before taking action?

a)

1st Amendment

b)

2nd Amendment

c)

4th Amendment

d)

6th Amendment

85.

Which of the following set limits on Congressional raises?

a)

21st Amendment

b)

22nd Amendment

c)

25th Amendment

d)

27th Amendment

86.

Which of the following is a limitation set on Congressional raises per the United States Constitution?

a)

They can never receive a raise

b)

They can only receive a raise at the midpoint of their term

c)

Raises can only be issued after an election of the House of Representatives

d)

Raises can only be issued after an election of the next President

87.

Prohibition was enacted by the...

a)

18th Amendment

b)

20th Amendment

c)

21st Amendment

d)

23rd Amendment

88.

Which of the following was accomplished by the 12th Amendment in 1803?

a)

Abolishing Slavery

b)

Granting the right to vote for women

c)

Making the President and Vice-President seperate in the Electoral College

d)

Shortening the Lame Duck period

89.

Which of the following amendments changed exclusive jurisdiction?

a)

11th Amendment

b)

12th Amendment

c)

13th Amendment

d)

23rd Amendment

90.

Which of the following amendments allows the Vice President to become acting President if the President is found to be disabled?

a)

22nd Amendment

b)

24th Amendment

c)

25th Amendment

d)

26th Amendment

91.

Which of the following amendments allows the national government to collect income tax?

a)

12th Amendment

b)

16th Amendment

c)

20th Amendment

d)

26th Amendment

92.

Which Amendment from the Civil War Era was later used by the United States Supreme Court to nationalize provisions of the Bill of Rights in the process of incorporation?

a)

14th Amendment

b)

16th Amendment

c)

20th Amendment

d)

26th Amendment

93.

Which Amendment extended 3 presidential electors to Washington D.C. even though it is only a territory?

a)

20th Amendment

b)

21st Amendment

c)

23rd Amendment

d)

26th Amendment

94.

Which Amendment granted the right to vote for women?

a)

15th Amendment

b)

19th Amendment

c)

20th Amendment

d)

26th Amendment

95.

Which Amendment shortened the lame-duck period?

a)

13th Amendment

b)

15th Amendment

c)

19th Amendment

d)

20th Amendment

96.

Which Amendment enacted the direct election of senators by the people?

a)

13th Amendment

b)

15th Amendment

c)

17th Amendment

d)

20th Amendment

97.

Which Amendment defines citizenship in the United States?

a)

14th Amendment

b)

15th Amendment

c)

17th Amendment

d)

20th Amendment

98.

The 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution extended the right to vote to which group of people in 1870?

a)

Women

b)

Native American Males

c)

African American Males

d)

Men aged 18-21

99.

The 27th Amendment to the United States Constitution accomplished which of the following?

a)

Limits the President to two terms

b)

Changed the Presidential term from 4 years to 6 years

c)

Establishes term limits for Senators & Representatives

d)

Requires a national election to take place before Congress can receive raises

100.

Which of the following Amendments imposed the two-term limit on the Presidency?

a)

22nd Amendment

b)

24th Amendment

c)

25th Amendment

d)

26th Amendment

101.

Which Amendment allows Vice Presidential vacancies to be filled by Presidential appointment & a majority vote in both houses of Congress?

a)

22nd Amendment

b)

24th Amendment

c)

25th Amendment

d)

26th Amendment

102.

The declaration in the 25th Amendment that the Vice President becomes President if the office of the President is vacant is known as...

a)

The Page Rule

b)

The Tyler Rule

c)

Miss Lew's Rule

d)

The Washington Rule

103.

Which Amendment banned the use of poll taxes as requirement for voting?

a)

22nd Amendment

b)

24th Amendment

c)

25th Amendment

d)

26th Amendment

104.

Which Amendment lowered the legal voting age from 21 to 18?

a)

22nd Amendment

b)

24th Amendment

c)

25th Amendment

d)

26th Amendment

105.

Which Amendment repealed prohibition?

a)

20th Amendment

b)

21st Amendment

c)

23rd Amendment

d)

26th Amendment

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