How Well Do You Know The Constitution?
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Are you aware of the country's constitution? If you think you know it well, take this quiz and test your knowledge. There is a lot about the constitution that you may or may not know. To see how well you understand the government and its constitution, go for this quiz. Even if you miss out on something, we are here to help you with the correct answers. Just go for it, and recall whatever you have learned or read to get a perfect score here.
- 1.
The Constitution sets up what Branches.
- A.
Legislative
- B.
Law Enforcement
- C.
Executive
- D.
Judicial
- E.
Department of State
- F.
Ways and Means Committee
Correct Answer(s)
A. Legislative
C. Executive
D. JudicialExplanation
Article I establishes the Legislative Branch; Article II establishes the Executive Branch; Article III establishes the Judicial Branch. Law Enforcement and the Department of State are portions of the Executive Branch. The Ways and Means Committee is part of the House of Representatives in the Legislative.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who ratified the Constitution?
- A.
The People, through a vote
- B.
Conventions held in each state
- C.
The Constitution Convention
- D.
The Congress under the Articles of Confederation
- E.
The State Legislatures
Correct Answer
B. Conventions held in each stateExplanation
Article VII states it is Conventions in the States that must ratify the Constitution.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What process is used to change what the Constitution says
- A.
Judicial Review
- B.
Amendments
- C.
Making of Law
- D.
Nullification
Correct Answer
B. AmendmentsExplanation
Article V provides a means to change the Constitution through Amendments.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What does the First Amendment protect?
- A.
Freedom of Religion
- B.
Freedom of owning property
- C.
Freedom from Religious expression
- D.
Freedom of Assembly
- E.
Freedom of the Press
Correct Answer(s)
A. Freedom of Religion
D. Freedom of Assembly
E. Freedom of the PressExplanation
Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The Constitution was in effect on July 4, 1776, when the US declared independence from Great Britain?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The Constitution went into effect on March 4, 1789, when the First Congress was seated (though provisions such as elections of the House of Representatives, selection of Senators, and Election of a President occurred in the months leading up to March 4, 1789).Rate this question:
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- 6.
Senators are elected for a term of
- A.
2 Years
- B.
3 Years
- C.
4 Years
- D.
5 Years
- E.
6 Years
Correct Answer
E. 6 YearsExplanation
Article I Section 3 and the 17th Amendment state a Senator's term is six years.Rate this question:
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- 7.
How many states were required to ratify the Constitution to cause it to go into effect?
- A.
7
- B.
8
- C.
9
- D.
10
Correct Answer
C. 9Explanation
Article VII
The Ratification of the Conventions of nine States shall be sufficient for the Establishment of this Constitution between the States so ratifying the Same.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is required to become President?
- A.
Naturalized US Citizen
- B.
Born US Citizen
- C.
Be 30 Years of Age
- D.
Be 35 Years of Age
- E.
Have lived in the United States for 14 years
- F.
Have lived in the United States for 21 Years
Correct Answer(s)
B. Born US Citizen
D. Be 35 Years of Age
E. Have lived in the United States for 14 yearsExplanation
Article II section 1
No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any Person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty-five Years, and been fourteen Years a Resident within the United States.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The Constitution contained two clauses that were designed to self-expire without any action.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Article I Section 9 Clause 1
The Migration or Importation of such Persons as any of the States now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited by the Congress prior to the Year one thousand eight hundred and eight, but a Tax or duty may be imposed on such Importation, not exceeding ten dollars for each Person.
Article V
Provided that no Amendment which may be made prior to the Year One thousand eight hundred and eight shall in any Manner affect the first and fourth Clauses in the Ninth Section of the first Article.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which cannot have their pay increased during their current term of office?
- A.
House of Representatives
- B.
Senate
- C.
President
- D.
Supreme Court
Correct Answer(s)
A. House of Representatives
B. Senate
C. PresidentExplanation
Article I Section 6, Article II Section 1, Article III Section 1, 27th Amendment make the following requirements of pay Members of Congress pay cannot change until an election of the House of Representatives has occurred (27th Amendment). Article II states the President's Pay shall not change during the period for which he has been elected (current term). Article III states only that all federal judges/justice's pay may not diminish while in continuance of office, providing pay can increase.Rate this question:
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