The Constitution Test: Part One

What did the founding fathers mean with the phrase "a more perfect union"?

• They believed the country was working well as it was and wanted others to believe in this as well
• They wanted to establish a group of elite citizens who ran the new nation
• They were excited about winning the war and beginning a new nation
• They hoped the Constitution would unite the country better than the articles

What does "establish justice" mean?

• Encourage the well-being of all its people
• Promise peace within our country
• Create fairness
• Protect the freedoms for citizens

What does "ensure domestic tranquility" mean?

• Encourage the well-being of all its people
• Promise peace within our country
• Create fairness
• Protect the freedoms for citizens

What does "promote the general welfare mean?

• Encourage the well-being of all its people
• Promise peace within our country
• Create fairness
• Protect the freedoms for citizens

What does "Secure the blessings of liberty" mean?

• Encourage the well-being of all its people
• Promise peace within our country
• Create fairness
• Protect the freedoms for citizens

What does "provide for the common defense" mean?

• Encourage the well-being of all its people
• Promise peace within our country
• Create fairness
• Defend the country from enemies

What are the qualifications to become a Representative in the House of Representatives?

• 30 years old, citizen for 9 years, live in the state you represent
• 25 years old, citizen for 7 years, live in the state you represent
• 35 years old, natural-born citizen, resident of the US for 14 years
• There are no qualifications

How is the number of representatives from each state determined?

• All states receive equal representation
• States receive representation based on voter participation rates
• States receive representation based on population
• States representation is based on wealth

How is the number of senators from each state determined?

• All states receive equal representation
• States receive representation based on voter participation rates
• States receive representation based on population
• States representation is based on wealth

What are the qualifications to become a Senator?

• 30 years old, citizen for 9 years, live in the state you represent
• 25 years old, citizen for 7 years, live in the state you represent
• 35 years old, natural-born citizen, resident of the US for 14 years
• There are no qualifications