Constitution Quiz

Constitution Quiz

 

1. Who is called “The Father of the Constitution?

 

2. What city hosted the Constitutional Convention?

 

3. What did Jefferson call the Constitutional Delegates?

 

4. What is the first part of the Constitution called?

 

5. The powers of the House and Senate are covered in what Article?

 

6. How many senators does each state have?

 

7. How many years in office does a senator serve?

 

8. Who is the “president” of the Senate?

 

9. Name 5 powers that Congress has. (page 763-5)

 

10. Define “bill of attainder” (p. 765 blue section)

 

11. Name 5 powers denied to States.

 

12. How much does the president get paid per year? (p. 767)

 

13. How can a president be removed from office? (p. 768)

 

14. In Article III, what does the term “in good behavior” mean?

 

15. Define “full faith and credit” among States. (p. 769)

 

16. Define the term “extradition”.

 

17. What protection does the Federal government offer to States?

 

18. Article V of the Constitution covers what?

 

19. What does the Supremacy Clause set out?

 

20.  Article VI Section III states that ________ tests shall never be required to hold public office.