The U.S. Constitution: Do the Math!
How many “Articles” are there in the U.S. Constitution?
7
Name the three constitutional qualifications to be President.
Natural-born citizen of the United States, must be at least 35 years old, and also have lived in the U.S. for 14 years
When was the Constitution signed?
September 17, 1787
How many individuals signed the Declaration of Independence?
56 signers
Who was the President of the Continental Congress when the Declaration of Independence was adopted?
How many individuals signed the U.S. Constitution?
39
List three powers of the President as outlined in Article II.
Sign or veto legislation, command the armed forces, convene or adjourn Congress
Which Article deals with the Judicial Branch of Government?
Article III
Who was the oldest signer of the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin, 70
Name the delegate from Virginia who introduced the resolution for independence to the Second Continental Congress.
Richard Henry Lee of Virginia
According to Article V – what is the “magic fraction” for Congress to propose an amendment?
2/3 of both houses
List three powers of the Congress as outlined in Article I.
Lay and collect taxes, borrow money on the credit of the United States, provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States
According to Article VI – what is the U.S. Constitution called?
The Supreme Law of the Land
Who were the youngest signers of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Lynch Jr. and Edward Rutledge, 26
Who was the oldest and longest surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence & who was the only active clergyman to sign the Declaration of Independence?
Charles Carroll, John Witherspoon
According to Article V – what is the “magic fraction” for the states to ratify an amendment?
3/4 of the states
Name the three constitutional qualifications to be a member of the United States House of Representatives.
Must be at least 25 years old, must have been a US citizen for at least 7 year, must be an inhabitant of the state he/she represents
How many amendments are there to the U.S. Constitution?
27
How many signers of the Declaration of Independence will also sign the Articles of Confederation in 1777?
16
Which state had the most signers of the Declaration of Independence and who was the first signer of the New Jersey delegation?
Pennsylvania, Richard Stockton
How many states must ratify the constitution for it to be official? Show your work.
9 states (3/4 * 12)
Name the three constitutional qualifications to be a member of the United States Senate.
At least 30 years old, has U.S. citizenship for at least 9 years, and must have residency in the state the senate member represents at the time of election.
What does the phrase “full faith and credit” mean in Article IV of the U.S. Constitution?
The Full Faith and Credit Clause ensures that states honor the court judgments of other states.
Name the 5 members of the Declaration committee.
Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin, Robert R. Livingston, John Adams
Which signer had a son and grandson who became President of the United States & which signer came to the colonies as an indentured servant?
Benjamin Harrison V and George Taylor