Constitution Quiz #7

Who is given the power to admit new states

• House of Representatives
• The senate
• Congress (Both House and senate)
• The president
• Chief Justice

What is a republican form of government?

• A government ran by a king
• A government elected by the people
• A government elected by congress
• A government elected by the Supreme Court

True or False: California can make treaties with other nations

• True
• False

What day was the constitution signed?

• September 2, 1885
• September 21, 1792
• September 17, 1787
• September 9, 1799

What are the first 10 amendments called?

• The Bill of Freedoms
• The Bill of Liberties
• The Bill of Law
• The Bill of Rights

How many amendments have been added to the constitution

• 24
• 25
• 26
• 27

How many states needed to ratify the constitution before it went into effect?

• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Which one of these requirements is NOT necessary for 2 states to join together to form a new state?

• Both states have to agree
• The Supreme Court has to agree
• Congress must agree

What fraction of state legislatures are needed to propose and ratify an amendment

• 2/3 to propose ; 3/4 to ratify
• 3/4 to propose ; 2/3 to ratify

How many years after the Declaration of Independence was signed was the constitution written

• 10
• 11
• 12
• 13