Constitution and Amendments Quiz

Which branch's article is the longest?

• Article IV

• Article III

• Article II

• Article I

What are the qualifications for members of the House of Representatives?

• Age 35, 14 years a resident within the United States

• Age 25, 7 years a citizen, inhabitant of the state

• Age 30, 9 years a citizen, inhabitant of the state

• Age 30, 9 years a resident within the United States

What are the qualifications for members of the Senate?

• Age 30, 9 years a citizen, inhabitant of the state

• Age 25, 7 years a citizen, inhabitant of the state

• Age 30, 9 years a resident within the United States

• Age 35, 14 years a resident within the United States

The court of original jurisdiction is the first court that hears a case. Appellate courts hear cases on appeal from lower courts. Although the Supreme Court functions primarily as an appellate court, it is the court of original jurisdiction in certain kinds of cases. What are those?

• Controversies between two or more States

• Cases affecting Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls

• All of the above

• Cases of admiralty and maritime Jurisdiction

According to Article I of the Constitution, who has the power to declare war?

• The States

• The Supreme Court

• Congress

• The President

What power does the Constitution give the President in the area of war?

• Power to make Treaties

• Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States

• Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States

• All of the above

The Constitution specifies a three-fourths majority for just one process. What?

• State ratification of a proposed amendment

• Override a presidential veto

• Impeachment

• Approve treaties

Which amendment(s) of the Constitution protect the rights of women?

• Amendment 26

• Amendment 24

• Amendment 19

• Amendment 15

Which amendment(s) of the Constitution protect the rights of African Americans?

• Amendment 26

• Amendment 24

• Amendment 15

• Amendment 19

Which of the following is a principle in which the Constitution is based?

• Popular sovereignty

• Separation of powers

• Checks and balances

• All of the above