US Constitution Structure and Content 3

Question 1

What fraction of states must ratify a constitutional amendment for it to become part of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Three-fourths

Answer

Two-thirds

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Three-fifths

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One-half

Question 2

Which branch of government does Article III of the Constitution establish?

Accepted Answer

Judicial

Answer

Executive

Answer

Legislative

Answer

Federal Reserve

Question 3

The Preamble to the Constitution begins with which three words?

Accepted Answer

We the People

Answer

We hold these

Answer

Congress shall make

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In order to

Question 4

Under Article II, how long is one presidential term?

Accepted Answer

4 years

Answer

2 years

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6 years

Answer

8 years

Question 5

Which constitutional provision forbids Congress from suspending the writ of habeas corpus except during rebellion or invasion?

Accepted Answer

Article I, Section 9

Answer

Article I, Section 8

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Article II, Section 2

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Article III, Section 2

Question 6

What does Article IV's Full Faith and Credit Clause require states to do?

Accepted Answer

Honor public acts and judicial proceedings of other states

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Share tax revenues equally

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Extradite all fugitives immediately

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Maintain identical legal codes

Question 7

Article V outlines two methods for proposing amendments; which body is used by the second (never yet used) method?

Accepted Answer

A constitutional convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures

Answer

A national referendum

Answer

The Supreme Court

Answer

A joint session of Congress and state governors