I’d guess it’s been under a little strain lately. Before you have it removed and/or replaced with a new one, why not test your knowledge of what you’re about to lose?

According to this test, I’m an awesomely well-informed American. Actually, I’m an awesomely well-informed Canadian, but we’ll let it pass for the moment. How will you do? Answers after the jump. Via Fark.

Each state has its own constitution. State constitutions:

a. are usually identical to the federal Constitution.
b. must not contradict the federal Constitution, but may offer more protections and rights to their people than the U.S. Constitution provides.
c. may differ from the federal Constitution, but must be approved by Congress first.

What does the Constitution say is “the Supreme Law of the Land”?

a. The Constitution only.
b. Federal laws only.
c. The Constitution, federal laws, and treaties.

The chief justice of the United States administers the oath of office to the president because:

a. It is required by the Constitution.
b. It is a tradition.
c. It is required by federal law.

Which of the following is true about the president’s Oath of Office:

a. The president is required by the Constitution to write his own Oath of Office.
b. The exact wording of the Oath of Office is provided in the Constitution.
c. An Oath of Office is not required by the Constitution; it is merely tradition.

Which of the following is a true statement regarding courts:

a. The Constitution requires a Supreme Court, federal courts in various districts, and individual state courts.
b. The Constitution creates a Supreme Court and allows the Supreme Court to determine whether other courts are necessary, how many and where.
c. The Constitution requires only one federal court — the Supreme Court. All other federal courts may be created by Congress when appropriate.

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