How Well Do You Know The Constitution?

1. The Constitution sets up what Branches.

Legislative

Law Enforcement

Executive

Judicial

Department of State

Ways and Means Committee

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.

Explanation

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.

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2. What process is used to change what the Constitution says

Judicial Review

Amendments

Making of Law

Nullification

Article V provides a means to change the Constitution through Amendments.

Explanation

Article V provides a means to change the Constitution through Amendments.

3. The Constitution was in effect on July 4, 1776, when the US declared independence from Great Britain?

True

False

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).

Explanation

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).

4. Senators are elected for a term of

2 Years

3 Years

4 Years

5 Years

6 Years

Article I Section 3 and the 17th Amendment state a Senator's term is six years.

Explanation

Article I Section 3 and the 17th Amendment state a Senator's term is six years.

5. The Constitution contained two clauses that were designed to self-expire without any action.

True

False

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.

Explanation

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.

6. How many states were required to ratify the Constitution to cause it to go into effect?

7

8

9

10

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.

Explanation

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.

7. What is required to become President?

Naturalized US Citizen

Born US Citizen

Be 30 Years of Age

Be 35 Years of Age

Have lived in the United States for 14 years

Have lived in the United States for 21 Years

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.

Explanation

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.

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8. What does the First Amendment protect?

Freedom of Religion

Freedom of owning property

Freedom from Religious expression

Freedom of Assembly

Freedom of the Press

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.

Explanation

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.

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9. Who ratified the Constitution?

The People, through a vote

Conventions held in each state

The Constitution Convention

The Congress under the Articles of Confederation

The State Legislatures

Article VII states it is Conventions in the States that must ratify the Constitution.

Explanation

Article VII states it is Conventions in the States that must ratify the Constitution.

10. Which cannot have their pay increased during their current term of office?

House of Representatives

Senate

President

Supreme Court

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.

Explanation

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.

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