Constitutional Clauses in American Government Quiz

Test your knowledge of American constitutional law with these 18 questions covering key clauses and amendments. How well do you know the U.S. Constitution?

#1

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of speech?

First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
#2

What is the minimum age requirement to be eligible for the presidency in the United States?

35 years old
30 years old
40 years old
45 years old
#3

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?

Thirteenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Sixteenth Amendment
#4

How many total amendments have been added to the U.S. Constitution?

26
27
28
29
#5

Who is the presiding officer of the U.S. Senate?

Speaker of the House
President Pro Tempore
Vice President
Majority Leader
#6

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote?

Eighteenth Amendment
Nineteenth Amendment
Twentieth Amendment
Twenty-First Amendment
#7

What is the term for the ability of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional?

Judicial Review
Executive Power
Legislative Authority
Constitutional Revision
#8

Which clause of the U.S. Constitution prevents the government from establishing an official religion?

Free Exercise Clause
Establishment Clause
Due Process Clause
Equal Protection Clause
#9

What does the 'Supremacy Clause' in the U.S. Constitution establish?

The President's authority over Congress
The Supreme Court's authority over state courts
The supremacy of federal law over state law
The authority of Congress over the President
#10

Who has the power to ratify treaties negotiated by the President?

The House of Representatives
The Senate
The President
The Supreme Court
#11

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial?

Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
#12

Who has the authority to impeach the President of the United States?

The House of Representatives
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The President
#13

In which article of the U.S. Constitution is the process for amending the Constitution outlined?

Article I
Article II
Article III
Article V
#14

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution grants the right to bear arms?

First Amendment
Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Fourth Amendment
#15

Which clause of the U.S. Constitution allows Congress to make laws necessary and proper to carry out its powers?

Supremacy Clause
Necessary and Proper Clause
Commerce Clause
Full Faith and Credit Clause
#16

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution establishes the procedure for presidential succession?

Twenty-Second Amendment
Twenty-Third Amendment
Twenty-Fourth Amendment
Twenty-Fifth Amendment
#17

Which clause of the U.S. Constitution prohibits the government from taking private property for public use without just compensation?

Eminent Domain Clause
Due Process Clause
Equal Protection Clause
Takings Clause
#18

Which clause of the U.S. Constitution ensures that states respect the laws and court decisions of other states?

Full Faith and Credit Clause
Supremacy Clause
Privileges and Immunities Clause
Due Process Clause

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