Constitution Quiz

[J. J.]

Without looking:

1. Can a person living in California be elected as a member of the U.S. House
of Representatives from a congressional district in the State of New York?

No, you must be resident of the state

2. How old do you have to be to be a member of the U.S. Senate?

30

3. Apart from being next-in-line to the presidency, what other position and
title is given to the Vice President in the Constitution?

President of the Senate

4. Why did Hillary Clinton have to resign her seat in the Senate in order to
become Secretary of State in the Obama administration?

Separation of powers

5. Which Article and Section of the Constitution lists the powers of Congress?

[/b] Not sure, either I or II.  I'll say Article I[/b]

6. Does President Obama have the constitutional power to declare war on
Iran if he wanted to do so?

No

7. Why can’t Arnold Schwarzenegger (Governor of California) be
President of the United States?

He is not a "natural born citizen"

8. Who appoints the American Ambassador to Australia?

The President, subject to confirmation by the US Senate, if in session

9. On what grounds can a President be removed from office and by whom?

"high Crimes and Misdemeanors," though Madison included "maladministration."

10. Can Congress pass a law to prevent the Supreme Court hearing an appeal in
an abortion case?

No

11. How can the Constitution be amended?

By an amendment passed by Congress and approved by 3/4 of the states or by a constitutional convention

12. In what significant respect does the 17th Amendment alter Article I Section
3 of the original Constitution?

It provides for direct election of senators, instead of by the state legislatures

13. Can Bill Clinton ever again be President of the United States? If not, why not?

No, as he was twice elected

14. If Vice President Biden died while in office, can he be replaced before the
next election and, if so, how?

Yes, by appointment of the president with approval of both houses of Congress

Bonus question:

Generally the Constitution can be amended by amendment passed by Congress and approved by 3/4 of the states or by a constitutional convention, but there is one current exception.  What is it?