US Constitution Test 1(a)

When do members of the Congress take office?

• January 3rd
• January 14th
• January 1st

This legal concept explains that government officials must charge persons held in jail with a crime or release them.

• Writ of Mandamus
• Writ of Habeas Corpus
• Writ of Certiorari

The legislative branch is made up of

• Supreme Court
• President and vice President
• Senate and House of Representatives

How does Congress put a check on the President?

• vetoes a bill
• suggest new legislation
• overrides a veto

How long is the term for a member of the US House of Representatives?

• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years

Which of the following are the qualifications for being a member of the US Senate?

• 30 years old, 9 years a citizen, live in the state you represent
• 25 years old, 7 years a citizen, live in the state you represent
• 35 years old, natural born citizen, lived in US the last 14 years

Which of the following are the qualifications for being a member of the US House of Representatives?

• 25 years old, 9 years a citizen, live in the district you represent
• 25 years old, 7 years a citizen, live in the district you represent
• 35 years old, natural born citizen, lived in US the last 14 years

How does the President put a check on the Congress?

• vetoes a bill
• suggesting new legislation
• overrides a veto

How is representation in the House of Representatives determined?

• by the physical size of the state
• every state has the same number of representatives
• by the size of the state's population

What is the other name of the Necessary and Proper Clause?

• needed clause
• commerce clause
• elastic clause