Principles of the United States Constitution Quiz

Article II specifically delineates the powers and limitations of the President.

The Constitution stipulates a minimum age requirement of 35 years for U.S. Senators.

The Bill of Rights consists of 10 amendments.

The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.

According to the U.S. Constitution, a census must be conducted every 10 years.

The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech.

The U.S. Constitution consists of seven articles.

Article III of the Constitution establishes the Judicial branch of government.

The term length for a U.S. Representative is 2 years.

The Fourth Amendment guarantees protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.

The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial.

The House of Representatives holds the power to impeach the President.

Marbury v. Madison is the Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review.

In case of an Electoral College tie, the House of Representatives decides the presidential election.

The Second Amendment grants the right to bear arms.

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court presides over the impeachment trial of the President in the Senate.

Plessy v. Ferguson is the Supreme Court case that established the principle of separate but equal.

The Senate has the authority to ratify treaties negotiated by the President.

Congress has the power to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Congress has the authority to declare war.

The 'Commerce Clause' primarily pertains to regulating interstate commerce.

Federal judges in the United States serve lifetime terms.

The Preamble serves as an introduction and outlines the goals of the U.S. Constitution.

The Seventh Amendment grants the right to a trial by jury in civil cases.

The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees equal protection under the law.