Constitution Quiz

Question 1

What three powers does Congress have according to the Constitution?

Answer 1

Make laws, declare war, and print money

Question 2

What are three qualifications to be a U.S. senator?

Answer 2

30 years old, 9 year U.S. citizen, live in the state you represent

Question 3

What are three qualifications to be a U.S. representative?

Answer 3

25 years old, 7 year U.S. citizen, live in the state you represent

Question 4

What are three qualifications to be a U.S. president?

Answer 4

35 years old, native born, lived in the U.S. for 14 years

Question 5

What two powers does the President have?

Answer 5

Enforce laws, commander in chief

Question 6

Besides removal from office, what other penalties could someone face if convicted at an impeachment trial?

Answer 6

Go to jail

Question 7

What is a term for a U.S. senator?

Answer 7

6 years

Question 8

What is a term for a U.S. representative?

Answer 8

2 years

Question 9

What is a term for a Supreme Court Justice?

Answer 9

Life

Question 10

What is a term for a U.S. president?

Answer 10

4 years

Question 11

Which branch of government deals with the court system?

Answer 11

Judicial branch

Question 12

How is representation determined in the Senate?

Answer 12

Two representatives per state

Question 13

How is representation determined in the House of Representatives?

Answer 13

By population

Question 14

Which government body has the sole right to impeach?

Answer 14

House of Representatives