The Seven Articles of the U.S. Constitution

Which two parts make up the U.S. Congress?

• The Senate and the Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives and the Senate

• The Executive and Judicial branches

• The President and the Vice President

Who heads the executive branch according to Article II?

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

• The Chief Justice

What does Article IV of the Constitution address?

• The amendment process

• Federal power

• Relations among states

• The legislative branch

How can amendments to the Constitution be proposed according to Article V?

• By the President

• By a two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate

• By the Supreme Court

• By a simple majority in Congress

What fraction of states must ratify an amendment for it to become part of the Constitution?

• One-half

• Two-thirds

• Three-fourths

• All states

What does Article VI establish as the supreme law of the land?

• State laws

• Federal laws

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

If state laws conflict with federal laws, which takes precedence according to Article VI?

• State laws

• Federal laws

• Local laws

• International laws

Who supports the President in executing duties according to Article II?

• The Supreme Court

• The Vice President and the Cabinet

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

What does Article VII of the Constitution explain?

• The process of amending the Constitution

• The ratification process of the Constitution

• The powers of the President

• The rights of the states

How many original states were required to ratify the Constitution for it to become effective?

• Seven

• Nine

• Eleven

• Thirteen