U. S.

Constitution Test
(100 points)
True or False: Put a “T” in the blank next to the statement if it is true. Put an “F”
in the blank if the statement is false. (1 pt. each)

T
______ 1. Congress has the authority to print and coin money.
F
______ 2. The first 12 amendments are called the Bill of Rights.
F
______ 3. Congress may write ex post facto laws.
T
______ 4. The membership of the House of Representatives is based on equal representation
from each state.
T
______ 5. The Electoral College has 538 total votes.
T
______ 6. Only the House of Representatives may write articles of impeachment.
T
______ 7. Article I, section 8, paragraph 18 is known as the Necessary and Proper Clause or the
Elastic Clause.
F
______ 8. The required age to be a U.S. Senator is 35 years old.
T
______ 9. The main function of Congress is to make laws.
F
______ 10. Interpreting the nation’s laws is the responsibility of the Executive Branch.
T
______ 11. The Senate serves as the trial body in cases of impeachment.
F
______ 12. The House of Representatives approves treaties.
T
______ 13. Only Congress can declare war.
F
______ 14. The Electoral College votes of each state are divided by the two candidates with the
most popular votes.
T
______ 15. A writ of habeas corpus protects a person from unjust imprisonment.

Multiple Choice: In the blank provided, write the letter of the correct answer for each
statement or question. (1 pt. each)

B
______ 16. Which office holds the title of Commander-in-Chief?
A. Speaker of the House
B. President
C. Chief Justice
D. Secretary of Defense

B
______ 17. What is the least number of Congressmen (Representatives + Senators) a state can
have?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
C
______ 18. The U. S. House of Representatives has how many members? (pg. 2)
A. 50
B. 100
C. 435
D. 535
B
______ 19. The U. S. Senate has how many members?
A. 50
B. 100
C. 435
D. 535
D
______ 20. The U. S. Supreme Court has how many justices?
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9

C
______ 21. What name is given to the President’s group of advisors?
A. Executive Committee
B. Secret Service
C. Cabinet
D. Supreme Court
B
______ 22. The term of office for the President is how many years?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 10
C
______ 23. The term of office for a U. S. Senator is how many years?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 10
C
______ 24. The term of office for a U. S. Representative is how many years?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 10
D
______ 25. In what month are federal elections held? (pg. 3)

A. January
B. March
C. July
D. November

Complete: Fill in the blanks a check and balance one branch may exert over the other.
Watch the direction of the arrows! (1 pt per blank)

Example: Executive Branch veto Legislative Branch

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch Legislative Branch

Fill in the blanks of the following paragraph to complete the process of a bill
becoming a law. (1 pt. per blank)

the committee
Once a bill is written, it is sent to _____________________. is dead
If it fails, it __________. If it
subcommittees
passes, it goes to the _____________________________ for debate and vote. If it passes, it goes
the full chamber
to __________________. president
If it passes there, it is sent to the ________________. This office has
10
________ automatically becomes lawIf
days to act. If it is signed or no action is taken, the bill _____________________.
congress
the bill is vetoed, it returns to _________________________. 2/3
A vote of _______ majority is
necessary to override the veto. If that majority is achieved in both houses, the bill becomes a law; if
dies
not, the bill _________.
 (pg. 4)
Fill in the blank to complete the following statement: (1 pt. per blank)
Tuesday
Election day is the first _______________ Monday
following the first _______________ in the month of
November
_______________ 1
every _______________ - numbered year.

Sequence: Number the following positions in the correct order from 1-4, for
succession to the Presidency: (1 pt. each)

2
________ Speaker of the House
4
________ Secretary of State
1
________ Vice President
3
________ President pro tempore of the Senate

Matching: Match a number from the box with the correct amendment described below:
(1 pt. each)

8
________ 56. protection from excessive bail and from cruel and unusual punishment
15
________ 57. established the right ot vote regardless of race 1
4
________ 58. prohibits unreasonable search and seizure 2
25 3
________ 59. established the line of succession to the Presidency
4
1
________ 60. freedom of press, speech, religion, and assembly
5
22
________ 61. limits a person to two terms as President
6
21
________ 62. repealed another amendment 8
6
________ 63. right to a speedy trial as well as a trial by jury 12
13
________ 64. freed the slaves 13
14
________ 65. made former slaves U. S. citizens 14
5
________ 66. protects citizens from having to testify against themselves 16
19
________ 67. women’s right to vote 19
2
________ 68. right to bear arms
20
26 21
________ 69. right to vote at age 18
22
16
________ 70. established an income tax
25
3
________ 71. prevents the quartering of soldiers during peace time
26
20
________ 72. changed the way the President and Vice President are chosen 27
27
________ 73. limits Congressional pay increases
 (pg. 5)
Listing: List the topic covered by each Article of the U. S. Constitution. (1 pt. each)
Legislative
74. Article I _____________________________________
Excecutive
75. Article II _____________________________________
Judicial
76. Article III _____________________________________
States
77. Article IV _____________________________________
Ammendment
78. Article V _____________________________________
Debts, Supremecy, Oaths
79. Article VI _____________________________________
Ratification
80. Article VII _____________________________________
List six reasons given for writing the U. S. Constitution. (2 pts. each)
To form a more perfect Union
81. ___________________________________________________________________________
Establish a justice
82. ___________________________________________________________________________
Ensure domestic tranquility
83. ___________________________________________________________________________
Provide for the common defense
84. ___________________________________________________________________________
Promote General welfare
85. ___________________________________________________________________________
Secure the blessifs of liberty to ourselves and prosperity
86. ___________________________________________________________________________

The preamble
87. Where in the Constitution are these reasons found? _________________________________

List the name of the person currently holding the following offices: (2 pts. each)

Josh Harder or Jerry Mcnerey

88. The U. S. Representative from your District ______________________________________________
Kamala Harris
89-90. The two U. S. Senators from your state ________________________________________________
Dianne Feinstein
________________________________________________

Extra Credit: (10 total possible extra points)

Name the person currently holding any of the following positions: (1 possible pt. each)
President of the Senate, Chief Justice, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Speaker of the House
Tani Cantil sakauye California chief justice, Speaker of the House Nanci Pelosi, Secretary of state Mike Pompeo
William Barr Attourney General

Explain a Pocket Veto (5 possible pts.)

an indirect veto of a legislative bill by the president or a governor by retaining the bill unsigned until it is too late for it to be
dealt with during the legislative session.