US Constitution Checkpoint

What is the purpose of the preamble in the US Constitution?

• To explain the purpose of the document (the introduction)

• To establish the judicial branch

• To outline the rules for the Senate

What is the minimum age requirement to be a member of the House of Representatives?

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 35 years old

• 40 years old

How often does Congress have to meet according to Article 1 Section 4 of the Constitution?

• Once every year

• Once every two years

• Once every four years

• Once every six months

Who is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces according to Article 2 Section 2 of the Constitution?

• The President

• The Chief Justice

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

Who is the president of the Senate according to Article 1 of the Constitution?

• The Chief Justice

• The President Pro Tempore

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

Who nominates a judge for the judicial branch according to Article 3 of the Constitution?

• The Supreme Court

• The Senate

• The President

• The House of Representatives

What does Article 4 of the Constitution establish?

• Relations between the President and Congress

• Relations between the federal government and the military

• Relations between the states and government

Criminals must be returned to their state of citizenship.

• True

• False

How many amendments have been ratified since 1789?

• 33

• 27

• 4

• 1

How can Congress propose Amendments to the Constitution?

• 100 % agree

• 2/3 deem it necessary

• 4/5 of Congress agree

• 50/50 decision