Constitution Practice Test Questions & Answers

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The US constitution is vital to disperse the power of the state amongst its citizens. Knowledge of the constitution is necessary for everyone. How would you help a 8th grader learn about constitution. This quiz is perfect to help study for the U. S. Constitution test in 8th grade. Give it a try!

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1.

Which amendment states that you don't have to quarter troops in your home?
- A.
  
  2
- B.
  
  3
2.

Which amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishment?
- A.
  
  7
- B.
  
  8
3.

Which amendment abolished slavery?
- A.
  
  13
- B.
  
  14
4.

What is the term of office for a U.S. President?
- A.
  
  2 years
- B.
  
  4 years
5.

What is the term of office for a Supreme Court Justice?
- A.
  
  6 years
- B.
  
  Life
6.

What is the term of office for a U.S. Representative?
- A.
  
  2 years
- B.
  
  4 years
7.

Which governmental body has the sole right to impeach?
- A.
  
  House of Representatives
- B.
  
  Supreme Court
8.

How is the number of Senators per state for the U.S. Senate determined?
- A.
  
  Each state has 2 Senators.
- B.
  
  It is determined by population.
9.

How is the number of Representatives per state for the U.S. House of Representatives determined?
- A.
  
  Each state gets 2 Representatives.
- B.
  
  It is determined by population.
10.

What is the main idea of the Preamble?
- A.
  
  It is the conclusion of the U.S. Constitution.
- B.
  
  It introduces and sets the purpose of the U.S. Constitution.
11.

Who elects the President?
- A.
  
  The Electoral College.
- B.
  
  The U.S. Congress.
12.

What is checks and balances?
- A.
  
  Division of the operations of the government into three branches, each with its own powers and responsiblities.
- B.
  
  Means by which each branch of the government is able to check, or control, the power of the other two branches.
13.

What is federalism?
- A.
  
  Division of power between the National, State, and Local governments.
- B.
  
  Money raised by the government through taxes.
14.

Which branch of the government deals with the court system?
- A.
  
  Judicial
- B.
  
  Executive
15.

Which amendment guarantees you the right to an attorney and a speedy trial with an impartial jury?
- A.
  
  5
- B.
  
  6
16.

Which amendment gave 18 year olds the right to vote?
- A.
  
  26
- B.
  
  25
17.

Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
- A.
  
  15
- B.
  
  19
18.

Which amendment states that you have the right to bear arms?
- A.
  
  2
- B.
  
  3
19.

Which amendment states that the President can only serve two terms?
- A.
  
  22
- B.
  
  24
20.

Which amendment repealed Prohibition?
- A.
  
  21
- B.
  
  22
21.

Which amendment makes people of all ethnic groups citizens of the U.S.?
- A.
  
  13
- B.
  
  14
22.

Which amendment gave African-Americans the right to vote?
- A.
  
  13
- B.
  
  15
23.

Which amendment protects your from unreasonable searches and seizures?
- A.
  
  4
- B.
  
  5
24.

Which amendment banned the sale, use, and distribution of alcoholic beverages?
- A.
  
  18
- B.
  
  19
25.

After a bill in introduced in the House of Representatives, where does it go?
- A.
  
  It goes the Conference Committee.
- B.
  
  It goes to the House Committee.