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The United States Constitution-Article I

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
According to the text, who is vested with all legislative powers in the United States?
a)
The House of Representatives
b)
The Senate
c)
The President
d)
The Congress
2.
What are the qualifications for being a Representative in the United States?
a)
At least 30 years old, 9 years a Citizen, and an Inhabitant of the State
b)
At least 21 years old, 5 years a Citizen, and an Inhabitant of the State
c)
At least 35 years old, 10 years a Citizen, and an Inhabitant of the State
d)
At least 25 years old, 7 years a Citizen, and an Inhabitant of the State
3.
How are Representatives and direct Taxes apportioned among the several States?
a)
Through a lottery system
b)
Equally among all States
c)
According to the population of the State
d)
Based on the number of Senators from each State
4.
Who has the sole power to try all impeachments?
a)
The House of Representatives
b)
The Senate
c)
The President
d)
The Congress
5.
How often does the Congress need to assemble?
a)
Once a year
b)
Twice a year
c)
Three times a year
d)
Four times a year
6.
What is the minimum age requirement to be a Senator in the United States?
a)
25 years old
b)
35 years old
c)
40 years old
d)
30 years old
7.
Who shall be President of the Senate but shall have no vote unless they are equally divided?
a)
The President
b)
The Speaker of the House
c)
The Vice President
d)
The Chief Justice
8.
What is the purpose of the Writ of Habeas Corpus?
a)
To suspend people's rights
b)
To impeach government officials
c)
To regulate commerce
d)
To protect individuals from unlawful detention
9.
According to the text, which entity has the power to declare war?
a)
The President
b)
The Congress
c)
The Supreme Court
d)
The Senate
10.

Who has the authority to approve treaties made by the President?

a)

The House of Representatives

b)

The Senate

c)

The Supreme Court

d)

The Congress

11.

For how long is a Senator's term in the United States?

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

6 years

d)

8 years

12.

What is required for a bill to become law if the President does not sign it?

a)

Approval by the Supreme Court

b)

A two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate

c)

A simple majority in both the House and the Senate

d)

A national referendum

13.

Under what circumstances can a state collect taxes on imported or exported goods without Congressional approval?

a)

If the taxes are used to fund the state's military.

b)

If the taxes are used to improve the state's infrastructure.

c)

If the taxes are necessary to enforce the state's inspection laws.

d)

If the taxes are used to pay the salaries of state officials.

14.

What is one thing individual states are PROHIBITED from doing according to Section 10?

a)

Creating their own laws

b)

Holding elections

c)

Collecting taxes on goods sold within the state

d)

Printing their own money