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GOV CONSTITUTION B

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

According to Art I, Section 2, Clause 2, how old do you have to be to run for the House of Representatives?
a.
21
c.
35
b.
25
d.
30
 

 2. 

Art IV, Sec. 3, Clause 1 says that new states will be admitted to the Union by .....
a.
Congress
c.
the Supreme Court
b.
naturalization and Immigration Department
d.
Department of State
 

 3. 

What does Art IV, Sec 3 deal with
a.
Extent of judicial powers
c.
Guarantees to the states
b.
Citizen rights in other states
d.
New states and territories
 

 4. 

The Constitution says that it takes a _____ vote in both houses of Congress to propose an amendment to the Constitution
a.
3/4
c.
1/4
b.
1/3
d.
2/3
 

 5. 

According the Art IV, Sec 4, the United States guarantees to every state a _____ form of government.
a.
democratic
c.
Republican
b.
Democratic
d.
republican
 

 6. 

According to the Constitution, who has the power to regulate commerce with foreign countries, between states and with Indian tribes
a.
The President
c.
The Congress
b.
The Supreme Court
d.
The Interior Department
 

 7. 

Which part of the Constitution explains the powers forbidden to the states?
a.
Art II
c.
Art I, Sec 8
b.
Art IV
d.
Art I, Sec 10
 

 8. 

According to the Constitution, only _____ may become President of the U.S.
a.
citizens
c.
any American can become President
b.
natural citizens
d.
naturalized citizens
 

 9. 

According to Art II, Sec 4, what is the penalty for the President and Vice President for conviction of treason, bribery or other high crimes and misdemeanors?
a.
imprisonment for not less than 20 years
c.
removal from office
b.
deportation to a neutral country
d.
imprisonment for not less than 10 years
 

 10. 

According to the Constitution, who judges whether or not Congressional elections are legal?
a.
the Justice Department
c.
The Supreme Court
b.
The Congress
d.
The Office of Management and Budget
 

 11. 

According to Art I, Sec 3, Clause 5, the _____ presides as the president of the Senate.
a.
Senior Chairmen of the Senate
c.
Vice President
b.
Speaker of the Senate
d.
Majority Leader
 

 12. 

Art III, Sec 2 deals with .....
a.
citizen rights
c.
new states
b.
other presidential powers
d.
federal courts
 

 13. 

Art I, Sec 5, Clause 2 says that the rules for the House and Senate will be made by ...
a.
the President
c.
the Justice Department
b.
the House and Senate
d.
the Supreme Court
 

 14. 

Which Article deals with the judicial branch of government?
a.
Art III
c.
Art II
b.
Art V
d.
Art I
 

 15. 

Sec 3 of Art I deals with the _____
a.
President
c.
Supreme Court
b.
House of Representatives
d.
Senate
 

 16. 

Article VII said that the Constitution would be ratified when _____ states ratified it.
a.
13
c.
9
b.
7
d.
10
 

 17. 

Art I, Sec 7, Clause 1 says that all bills for raising revenue shall originate in the
a.
House of Representative
c.
Senate
b.
Presidents Council of Economic Advisors
d.
Congressional Budget Office
 

 18. 

Which Article describes the duties and responsibilities of the President?
a.
Art IV
c.
Art II
b.
Art III
d.
Art I
 

 19. 

According to Art I, Sec 3, Clause 6, the _____ has the sole power to try all impeachments.
a.
House of Representatives
c.
District Court of Appeals
b.
Supreme Court
d.
Senate
 

 20. 

According to the Constitution, who admits new states to the union?
a.
the Supreme Court
c.
Congress
b.
President by way of treaties
d.
the Department of Immigration and Naturalization
 

 21. 

According to the Constitution, states may .....
a.
form a confederation with other states
c.
enter into a treaty with another country
b.
form an alliance with other governments
d.
states may do none of these
 

 22. 

Which Article deals with the Executive branch of government?
a.
Art II
c.
Art III
b.
Art IV
d.
Art I
 

 23. 

The Constitution says that the power to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. rests with .....
a.
the Department of Treasury
c.
the Council of Economic Advisors
b.
the congress
d.
the executive
 

 24. 

The Constitution says that it takes a _____ vote of the states to ratify a change in the constitution.
a.
2/3
c.
1/2
b.
3/4
d.
3/5
 

 25. 

According to the Constitution, who has the power to declare war?
a.
The Supreme Court
c.
The President
b.
Congress
d.
none of these
 

 26. 

Article III, Section 3 says "...against the U.S., shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aide and comfort."  What is this Article describing?
a.
duties of the armed forces
c.
duties of the President in time of war
b.
declaration of war
d.
treason
 

 27. 

According to the constitution, which part of government had the sole power to impeach the president?
a.
Senate
c.
House of Representatives
b.
Attorney General
d.
Supreme Court
 

 28. 

Which Article deals with the Legislative branch of government?
a.
Art II
c.
Art III
b.
Art I
d.
Art IV
 

 29. 

Art V deals with .....
a.
Ratification
c.
National Supremacy
b.
Amending the Constitution
d.
Relations between the states
 

 30. 

Article I, Sec 2, Clause 1 says that members of the House of Representatives will be chosen every _____ year.
a.
fourth
c.
second
b.
does not say
d.
sixth
 



 
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