Constitution Test

The US Constitution has a Preamble, 7 original articles, and 27 amendments

One purpose of the Census is to decide how many US representatives each state receive

The capital of the United States is

The Vice President is the presiding officer

Enacts legislation for worker safety

Has 435 members

How long is the President's term of office

What do the stars on the US flag represent

Has two houses

Makes the laws

Abolished slavery

"We the People of the United States in order to form a more perfect union..." is part of the...

The executive branch has no checks on the judicial branch

Elected every two years

James Madison was considered the "Father of the Constitution"

After a bill passed the two houses of Congree, it is sent to the

The original Constitution outlawed slavery

Each state must treat the citizens of other states the same way it treats its own citizens

Who is the President of the United States?

How many branches of government

Guarantees a trial by jury

Engages in affairs with foreign countries

The United States flag should be in the rear of a parade or procession

Interprets the laws

The major duty of the Supreme Court is to decide whether laws are constitutional

The US Constitution can be changed only through rebellion and revolution

What do the stripes on the U.S. flag represent

An ex post facto law is a law that makes an act illegal after the act has been committed

Worn flags should be buried in the ground

Serve six-year terms

Who has veto power

The Declaration of Independence is a Constitution

Approves or rejects treaties

How many Senators from each state

Passes bills they hope will become laws

The first 10 Amendments are called the Bill of Rights

Who is the Vice-President of the United States?

Revenue bills must start here

Responsible for the printing of money

States cannot prevent someone from voting because of race

What is the age minimum for the President

Guarantees freedom of religion

Helps prevent terrorist attacks

Chief legal officer

The Declaration of Independence was primarily written by

The President is the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces

If the President should die, who would become President

The Articles of Confederation was the first US Constitution

What vote really elects the President of the United States

Members are appointed by the Supreme Court

Enforces the laws

A 3/4 vote is necessary for Congress to pass a law over a presidential veto

Has the President as the head of the branch

What is the correct statement about the US Constitution

Establish the voting age of 18

Guarantees the right to bear arms

Must live in the state he or she represents

Promotes legislation to help farmers

Which of the following is NOT an unalienable right of the Declaration of Independence

Has 100 members

Manages the natural resources of our country

Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

All persons born or naturalized in the United States enjoy full rights

Who is the Speaker of the House?