The U.S. Constitution Knowledge Test

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The U.S. Constitution Knowledge Test - Quiz

A constitution is a collection of principles that constitute the legal basis of a country or organization. The Constitution of America was signed in the year 1787 and has had a few changes to it. How well do you understand the Constitution and all the rights granted to you as a citizen? Take up this test and get to learn more about it.

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1.

Which of the following people is NOT accurately associated?
- A.
  
  Joe Biden- President
- B.
  
  Kevin McCarthy- Speaker of the House
- C.
  
  Richard Durbin- IL Senator
- D.
  
  Darin LaHood-IL Senator
- E.
  
  John Roberts- Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court
- F.
  
  Tammy Duckworth- IL Senator
2.

To accuse someone of a crime is to _____________.
- A.
  
  Impeach
- B.
  
  Filibuster
- C.
  
  Cloture
- D.
  
  Pork barrel
3.

Which of the following is NOT true about the House of Representatives?
- A.
  
  There are 100 members in the House.
- B.
  
  They do the actual impeaching (while the Senate serves as the jury)
- C.
  
  They may have to choose the President if no one wins a majority in the Electoral College.
- D.
  
  A Representative must be 25 years old, a 7 year citizen and a resident of the state.
- E.
  
  A represenative's term is 2 years.
4.

Which of the following is NOT true about the Senate?
- A.
  
  Senators have a 6 year term.
- B.
  
  In order to maintain stability in this chamber only 1/3 are rotated out at a time.
- C.
  
  Senator's must be 30 years old, a 9 year citizen, and a resident of the State.
- D.
  
  The Senate approves/gives "advice and consent" on treaties and appointments of hte President.
- E.
  
  The # of Senator's a state receives is based on a state's population.
- F.
  
  The Senate serves as a jury during impeachment.
5.

If 10 days have passed and Congress is still IN SESSION, what happens to the bill that they sent the President?
- A.
  
  It automatically becomes a law without his signature.
- B.
  
  It is pocket vetoed.
- C.
  
  Nothing. He gets 30 days to look at a bill.
6.

Which of the following terms of office is accurately associated?
- A.
  
  President- 4 years.
- B.
  
  House of reps- 2 years
- C.
  
  Senate- 6 years
- D.
  
  Supreme Court-life or good behavior
- E.
  
  All of the above
7.

Which of the following is NOT a power of the president?
- A.
  
  Enforce the law.
- B.
  
  Be commander in chief.
- C.
  
  Veto bills
- D.
  
  Pardon individuals.
- E.
  
  Make the laws.
8.

What article of the Constitution covers the legislative branch (Congress)?
- A.
  
  I
- B.
  
  II
- C.
  
  III
- D.
  
  IV
- E.
  
  VII
9.

Which of the following is NOT true about the House?
- A.
  
  IL has 17 Representatives in the US House of Representatives
- B.
  
  The # of Representatives a state receives is based on population.
- C.
  
  There are 435 total representatives.
- D.
  
  The Vice President is actually the Speaker of the House.
- E.
  
  You have to be 25 years old and a 7 year citizen to be a US Rep.
10.

A bill that passes both chambers both with slightly different wording will be sent to a ______________ to work out the differences.
- A.
  
  Joint conference committee
- B.
  
  Standing committee
- C.
  
  Special committee
- D.
  
  The President
11.

The head of the Department of Justice is called....?
- A.
  
  The Secretary of Justice.
- B.
  
  Attorney General
- C.
  
  Surgeon General
- D.
  
  US Attorney
12.

Which of the following cases would NOT be heard at the Supreme Court?
- A.
  
  A case that involved a violation of the US Constitution
- B.
  
  A case that involves a foreign country or offical
- C.
  
  A case that involves a federal law or treaty
- D.
  
  A simple divorce hearing
- E.
  
  A case that involves people of different states.
13.

The main/general trial court at the federal level that hears more cases than any other court at the federal level is the ________________.
- A.
  
  Supreme Court
- B.
  
  District Court
- C.
  
  Circuit Court of Apeals
14.

Which of the following courts is the only court that uses a jury of of people to decide cases?
- A.
  
  Supreme Court
- B.
  
  Circuit Court of Appeals
- C.
  
  District Court
15.

Which federal position actually has NO formal qualifications (age, citizenship, residency, etc.)?
- A.
  
  Represenative
- B.
  
  Senator
- C.
  
  President
- D.
  
  Supreme Court Judge
16.

The president appoints all of the following EXCEPT...
- A.
  
  Speaker of the House
- B.
  
  Cabinet
- C.
  
  Federal judges
- D.
  
  Ambassadors
- E.
  
  A new VP should one die or resign.
17.

To become a law, a bill must pass through both chambers with a ___________vote.
- A.
  
  2/3
- B.
  
  Majority
- C.
  
  3/4
- D.
  
  1/3
18.

What type of jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have?
- A.
  
  Appellate only.
- B.
  
  Original only.
- C.
  
  Both original and appellate jurisdiction.
19.

How can the courts keep the executive (president) and legislative (Congress) branches in check?
- A.
  
  The veto
- B.
  
  Executive orders
- C.
  
  Make an amendment
- D.
  
  Judicial review
- E.
  
  Approve appointments
20.

What cabinet department handles foreign affairs?
- A.
  
  Department of the Interior
- B.
  
  Department of State
- C.
  
  Department of Justice
- D.
  
  Department of Health and Human Services
21.

Who actually chooses the President?
- A.
  
  The people
- B.
  
  Congress
- C.
  
  The electoral college
22.

Who actually declares war?
- A.
  
  Congress
- B.
  
  President
- C.
  
  Secretary of Defense
- D.
  
  Surgeon General
23.

How many terms can the President serve?
- A.
  
  3
- B.
  
  4
- C.
  
  2
- D.
  
  1
- E.
  
  An unlimited number
24.

The Social Security Administration and Food and Drug Administration fall under what cabinet department?
- A.
  
  Energy
- B.
  
  Health and Human Services
- C.
  
  Veteran's Affairs
- D.
  
  Education
- E.
  
  Defense
25.

Before the 17th amendment, how were Senators chosen?
- A.
  
  By the direct election of the people.
- B.
  
  By the State Legislatures
- C.
  
  By Congress
- D.
  
  By lottery