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The Constitution and the Future

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Which article of the Constitution establishes the legislative branch of the United States government?

  1. Article I

  2. Article II

  3. Article III

  4. Article IV


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article I of the Constitution establishes the legislative branch of the United States government, which consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

How many amendments have been added to the Constitution since its ratification in 1788?

  1. 10

  2. 27

  3. 33

  4. 50


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There have been 27 amendments to the Constitution since its ratification in 1788.

What is the process for amending the Constitution?

  1. A two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states

  2. A simple majority vote in both houses of Congress and ratification by two-thirds of the states

  3. A two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress and ratification by a national convention

  4. A simple majority vote in both houses of Congress and ratification by a national convention


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The process for amending the Constitution is a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states.

Which amendment to the Constitution abolished slavery?

  1. The Thirteenth Amendment

  2. The Fourteenth Amendment

  3. The Fifteenth Amendment

  4. The Sixteenth Amendment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution abolished slavery in the United States.

Which amendment to the Constitution granted women the right to vote?

  1. The Nineteenth Amendment

  2. The Twentieth Amendment

  3. The Twenty-first Amendment

  4. The Twenty-second Amendment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution granted women the right to vote.

What is the term of office for a President of the United States?

  1. 4 years

  2. 6 years

  3. 8 years

  4. 10 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term of office for a President of the United States is 4 years.

How many times can a President of the United States be re-elected?

  1. Once

  2. Twice

  3. Three times

  4. Unlimited times


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A President of the United States can be re-elected once, for a total of two terms in office.

What is the role of the Supreme Court of the United States?

  1. To interpret the Constitution and laws of the United States

  2. To make laws for the United States

  3. To enforce the laws of the United States

  4. To appoint judges to the lower federal courts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of the Supreme Court of the United States is to interpret the Constitution and laws of the United States.

How many justices serve on the Supreme Court of the United States?

  1. 5

  2. 7

  3. 9

  4. 11


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There are 9 justices who serve on the Supreme Court of the United States.

What is the highest law of the land in the United States?

  1. The Constitution

  2. The Declaration of Independence

  3. The Bill of Rights

  4. The Articles of Confederation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Constitution is the highest law of the land in the United States.

What is the purpose of the Constitution?

  1. To establish a framework for the government of the United States

  2. To protect the rights of citizens

  3. To promote the general welfare

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of the Constitution is to establish a framework for the government of the United States, to protect the rights of citizens, and to promote the general welfare.

What are the three branches of the federal government?

  1. Legislative, executive, and judicial

  2. Legislative, executive, and administrative

  3. Legislative, judicial, and administrative

  4. Executive, judicial, and administrative


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three branches of the federal government are the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

What is the role of the legislative branch of the federal government?

  1. To make laws

  2. To enforce laws

  3. To interpret laws

  4. To appoint judges


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of the legislative branch of the federal government is to make laws.

What is the role of the executive branch of the federal government?

  1. To enforce laws

  2. To interpret laws

  3. To appoint judges

  4. To make treaties


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of the executive branch of the federal government is to enforce laws.

What is the role of the judicial branch of the federal government?

  1. To interpret laws

  2. To appoint judges

  3. To make treaties

  4. To declare war


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of the judicial branch of the federal government is to interpret laws.

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