Constitution Test

Question 1

What are the goals of the Constitution

Answer 1

Form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our Prosterity

Question 2

The number of articles of the Constitution and the number of amendment

Answer 2

Seven articles, 27 amendments

Question 3

What are the three main branches of government

Answer 3

Legislative branch, executive branch, judicial branch

Question 4

What is the main job of the legislative branch

Answer 4

To create laws

Question 5

What is the main job of the executive branch

Answer 5

To enforce the laws

Question 6

What is the main job of the judicial branch

Answer 6

To interpret the laws

Question 7

How many years does the senator’s first term last for

Answer 7

Six years

Question 8

How many years does a representative term last for

Answer 8

Two years

Question 9

How long does one presidential term last for

Answer 9

Four years

Question 10

How long does a federal justices term last for

Answer 10

His/her whole life

Question 11

What is the highest ranking position in the Senate

Answer 11

Vice President

Question 12

What is the highest ranking position in the House of Representatives

Answer 12

Speaker of the house

Question 13

What is the highest ranking member of the judicial branch

Answer 13

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ( John Roberts )

Question 14

What are the three qualifications of a senator

Answer 14

Must be at least 30 years old. Must live in the state he/She represents. Must be a US citizen for nine years.

Question 15

What are the qualifications of a representative

Answer 15

Must be at least 25 years old. Must live in the state he/she is representing. Must have been in US citizen for 7 years

Question 16

What are the qualifications of becoming President

Answer 16

Must be at least 35 years old. Must be a natural born US citizen. Must be a US citizen for 14 years

Question 17

Senate powers

Answer 17

Approves all treaties made by the president
Approves appointments made by government officials made by the president
Serves as a jury in impeachment trials

Question 18

House of representative powers

Answer 18

Impeachment of federal officials
Begins all revenue bills
Chooses president if no majority is reached in an election

Question 19

Congressional powers

Answer 19

Congress raises and supports Armed Forces and declares war

Congress issues copyright and patents

Question 20

Presidential powers

Answer 20

Prepares the nations budget
Grants pardons and reprieves
Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces
In charge of all treaties made with foreign countries(with approval of the Senate)

Question 21

Presidential line of succession

Answer 21

Vice President
Speaker of the house
President pro-tempore
Cabinet member starting at the Secretary of State

Question 22

What is the original constitution in one reason it didn’t work

Answer 22

Articles of Confederation, no federal government