Constitution Quiz

Which was not a goal expressed in the Constitution?

• Protect our borders

• Form a more perfect union

• Establish Justice

• Insure Domestic Tranquility

Which branch has the power to write laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• The ugly branch

How long is the term of office for a U.S. Senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• Life

How long is the term of office for the President of the U.S.?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• Life

How long is the term of office for a Supreme Court Justice

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• Life

Which of the following is not a requirement for membership in the House of Representatives?

• natural born citizen

• 25 years old

• 7 years a citizen

• a resident from the state that he is elected in

Which of the following is not a qualification for President of the United States?

• natural born citizen

• 35 years old

• 14 years a resident of the United States

• served at least two years in the military

The President has the power to appoint judges to the Supreme Court, but the Senate must approve the appointment by a majority vote. This is an example of what government concept?

• Seperation of Powers

• checks and balances

• Limited Government

• supremacy of the President

The leader of the Senate, that is allowed to vote only in the case of a tie, is:

• the Vice President

• President

• Majority Leader

• Senate Pro Temp

Who is called the Father of the Constitution?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison