U.S. Constitution Study Exam Part 1 - Ccms

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This is an exam to help takers to prepare for the U. S. Constitution Exam at CCMS.

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1.

This person is considered the "Father" of the U.S. Constitution.
- A.
  
  Ben Franklin
- B.
  
  John Hancock
- C.
  
  James Madison
- D.
  
  Thomas Jefferson
2.

The number of Articles in the U.S. Constitution.
- A.
  
  7
- B.
  
  3
- C.
  
  8
- D.
  
  27
3.

The number of Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
- A.
  
  7
- B.
  
  8
- C.
  
  28
- D.
  
  27
4.

The opening paragraphs to the U.S. Constitution that outline the goals of the writers is called this.
- A.
  
  The Preamble
- B.
  
  The Oblique
- C.
  
  The Prologue
- D.
  
  The Epilogue
5.

Article 1 establishes this branch of governemnt.
- A.
  
  Legislative
- B.
  
  Executive
- C.
  
  Judicial
- D.
  
  Cabinet
6.

Article 2 of the U.S. Constitution establishes this branch of government.
- A.
  
  Legislative
- B.
  
  Executive
- C.
  
  Judical
- D.
  
  Cabinet
7.

Article 3 of the U.S. Constitution establishes this branch of governemnt.
- A.
  
  Legislative
- B.
  
  Executive
- C.
  
  Judical
- D.
  
  Cabinet
8.

The first 10 amendments are called this.
- A.
  
  The Freedoms
- B.
  
  The Bill of Lading
- C.
  
  The Bill of Rights
- D.
  
  The Miranda Rights
9.

This branch of government enforces the laws or sees to it that they are carried out.
- A.
  
  Legislative Branch
- B.
  
  Executive Branch
- C.
  
  Judical Branch
- D.
  
  Congress
10.

This branch of government makes the laws.
- A.
  
  Legislative
- B.
  
  Executive
- C.
  
  Judical
- D.
  
  Cabinet
11.

This branch of government interprets the laws.
- A.
  
  Legislative
- B.
  
  Executive
- C.
  
  Judical
- D.
  
  Congress
12.

Minimum age for senator.
- A.
  
  25
- B.
  
  30
- C.
  
  35
- D.
  
  No minimum age
13.

The minimum age to be a Representative.
- A.
  
  25
- B.
  
  30
- C.
  
  35
- D.
  
  No minimum age
14.

The minimum age to be a Supreme Court Judge.
- A.
  
  25
- B.
  
  30
- C.
  
  35
- D.
  
  No minimum age
15.

The minimum age to be President.
- A.
  
  25
- B.
  
  30
- C.
  
  35
- D.
  
  No minimum age
16.

Residency ("where live") requirements to be Senator.
- A.
  
  Must live in the U.S. for 14 years.
- B.
  
  Must live in the state representing.
- C.
  
  Must have lived in the state at one time, though not currently.
- D.
  
  No residency requirements.
17.

Residency ("where live") requirements to be U.S. President.
- A.
  
  Must have lived in the U.S. for 14 years.
- B.
  
  Must have lived in Washington D.C. for 5 years
- C.
  
  Must be a resident of at least one U.S. state for 2 years
- D.
  
  Must have lived in the U.S. all of his/her life.
18.

What citizenship requirement must one meet to run for President?
- A.
  
  Citizen of the U.S. for 14 years.
- B.
  
  A natural-born citizen.
- C.
  
  No citizenship requirement.
- D.
  
  Citizen of the U.S. for one year.
19.

Term for U.S. President.
- A.
  
  2 years
- B.
  
  4 years
- C.
  
  6 years
- D.
  
  8 years
20.

Term for U.S. Senate
- A.
  
  2 years
- B.
  
  4 years
- C.
  
  6 years
- D.
  
  8 years
21.

Term for Representative.
- A.
  
  2 years
- B.
  
  4 years
- C.
  
  6 years
- D.
  
  None
22.

Term for U.S. Supreme Court.
- A.
  
  2 years
- B.
  
  4 years
- C.
  
  6 years
- D.
  
  None
23.

Minimu age to be Supreme Court Justice.
- A.
  
  None
- B.
  
  25
- C.
  
  30
- D.
  
  35
24.

This term means to endlessly talk to prevent the hearing of a bill.
- A.
  
  Impeachment
- B.
  
  Filibuster
- C.
  
  Veto
- D.
  
  Quorum
25.

This term means to accuse a federal official of a wrongdoing.
- A.
  
  Impeach
- B.
  
  Veto
- C.
  
  Quorum
- D.
  
  Filibuster