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Constitutions Mini Quiz
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On what date does the Constitution require the presidential term to begin?
The Twentieth Amendment moved inauguration from March 4 to January 20 to shorten lame-duck rule.
How long is one term for the President of the United States under the Constitution?
Article II sets the presidential term at four years after a 1787 convention compromise.
Which amendment limits the President to two elected terms?
The Twenty-Second Amendment was ratified in 1951 after Roosevelt won four terms.
How many electoral votes must a candidate win to be elected President today?
The United States has 538 electoral votes today so a candidate needs 270 to win.
What does the U.S. Bill of Rights protect?
The first ten amendments guarantee liberties such as free speech, religion, and a fair trial by jury.
Which country has the oldest written national constitution still in force?
Adopted in 1787, the U.S. Constitution remains the oldest written national constitution still used today.
How does the U.S. Constitution require an amendment to be proposed?
An amendment needs two-thirds approval in Congress, then ratification by three-fourths of the states.
Which document lists the fundamental rules and principles of a government?
A constitution sets the structure of government and the rights of citizens, and it changes through formal amendment processes.