What is the main function of the Department of Homeland Security?
Regulating trade between states
Enforcing immigration laws
Conducting foreign policy
Managing national parks
Correct Answer :
B. Enforcing immigration laws
Related Questions
Which document outlined the first form of government for the United States before the Constitution?
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Constitution of the United States
Bill of Rights
Who is the current Vice President of the United States (as of my last knowledge update in September 2021)?
Kamala Harris
Mike Pence
Joe Biden
Al Gore
Which branch of government has the power to levy taxes?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
What is the purpose of the Department of Transportation in the U.S. government?
Regulating trade between states
Managing national parks
Overseeing transportation-related matters such as highways and air travel
Conducting foreign policy
Which branch of government has the power to interpret the Constitution and settle disputes between states?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
How long is a term for a U.S. Representative?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
What is the role of the Speaker of the House?
Presiding over the Senate
Presiding over the House of Representatives
Appointing federal judges
Leading the military
Which of the following is a power of the President of the United States?
Declaring war
Ratifying treaties
Imposing taxes
Approving federal budgets
How many justices serve on the United States Supreme Court?
5
7
9
11
What is the term length for a U.S. President?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
How many total members are in the Electoral College?
270
538
435
100
What is the highest court in the United States?
Federal District Court
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
Circuit Court
How many amendments are in the U.S. Constitution?
10
20
27
50
Who has the authority to confirm or reject presidential appointments to the federal judiciary?
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The President
The Supreme Court
Which amendment to the Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Which amendment to the Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Which branch of government has the power to determine the constitutionality of laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
What is the role of the Attorney General of the United States?
Enforcing immigration laws
Representing the U.S. government in legal matters
Managing national parks
Regulating the money supply
Which branch of the U.S. government has the power to declare war?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
Who is considered the Father of the Constitution?
George Washington
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Which branch of government has the power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
Which document outlines the purpose of the United States government and its principles?
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Constitution of the United States
Bill of Rights
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To establish the basic structure of government
To protect individual rights and freedoms
To define the powers of the President
To regulate trade between states
Who presides over the Senate in the absence of the Vice President?
The Speaker of the House
The President Pro Tempore
The Senate Majority Leader
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Which amendment to the Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy trial by an impartial jury?
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Who has the power to grant pardons for federal offenses?
The President
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The Supreme Court
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. military?
The President
The Secretary of Defense
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
The Vice President
What is the primary function of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)?
Enforcing immigration laws
Regulating the money supply
Overseeing communication-related matters such as broadcasting and telecommunications
Conducting foreign policy
What is the minimum age requirement to become a U.S. Senator?
25 years old
30 years old
35 years old
40 years old