Test your Constitutional Knowledge Test your knowledge of this key document in American history through these ten questions. 1 / 10 Which clause in the Constitution gives Congress the power to pass laws deemed "necessary and proper" for carrying out its duties? The Full Faith and Credit Clause (Article IV, Section 1) The Orders, Resolutions, and Votes Clause (Article I, Section 7, Clause 3) The Elastic Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 18) 2 / 10 Which amendment changed the process by which U.S. Senators are elected, and what was the previous method? The 13th Amendment The 17th Amendment The 18th Amendment 3 / 10 What was the last state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, and in what year did it happen? New York, in 1788 Rhode Island, in 1790 North Carolina, 1789 4 / 10 Which amendment prohibits the federal and state governments from imposing poll taxes in federal elections? The 18th Amendment The 15th Amendment The 24th Amendment 5 / 10 Which clause in the Constitution was used to justify the landmark Supreme Court decision in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)? The Privileges and Immunities Clause The Necessary and Proper Clause The Case or Controversy Clause 6 / 10 What is the longest Article in the U.S. Constitution, and what does it cover? Article VII-Ratification process of the Constitution Article II-Powers and structure of the executive branch Article I- Powers and structure of the legislative branch 7 / 10 How can a proposed amendment to the Constitution be ratified? Either by the approval of three-fourths of state legislatures or by conventions in three-fourths of the states By Presidential Executive Order By majority vote of Congress and Senate 8 / 10 Which Federalist Paper, written by James Madison, discusses the concept of factions and their dangers to democracy? Federalist No. 1 Federalist No. 10 Federalist No. 15 9 / 10 What was the main purpose of the 12th Amendment? Stipulates that all presidential and vice presidential terms are to end on January 20th at noon To abolish slavery To revise the procedure for electing the president and vice president, ensuring separate ballots for each position 10 / 10 Who presides over the impeachment trial of a U.S. president? The Speaker of the House The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court The Vice President Your score is 0% Restart quiz Get updates from FFROA
