What is the minimum age requirement to serve as a U.S. Senator?
21 years old
25 years old
30 years old
35 years old
Correct Answer :
D. 35 years old
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Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States (as of September 2021)?
John Roberts
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Sonia Sotomayor
Clarence Thomas
Which amendment grants the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Who has the power to veto bills passed by Congress?
The President
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government?
To prevent any one branch from gaining too much power
To ensure that Congress has complete control over the government
To limit the power of state governments
To allow the President to make decisions without interference
Which amendment grants the right to vote to citizens who are 18 years of age or older?
Twenty-First Amendment
Twenty-Fifth Amendment
Twenty-Sixth Amendment
Twenty-Seventh Amendment
What is the main function of the Executive Branch of the U.S. government?
Enforce laws
Make laws
Interpret laws
Adjudicate disputes
Which branch of government is responsible for confirming or rejecting presidential appointments to the federal judiciary?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
Who is next in line for the presidency after the Vice President?
Speaker of the House
Secretary of State
Majority Leader of the Senate
Attorney General
Which amendment protects citizens from double jeopardy and self-incrimination?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Armed Forces?
The President
The Vice President
The Secretary of Defense
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Which amendment grants the right to a grand jury, protection against double jeopardy, and protection against self-incrimination?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Who is responsible for nominating federal judges?
The President
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The Attorney General
What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Federalist Papers
Which amendment grants the right to a fair and speedy public trial, impartial jury, and the right to counsel?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
How many total amendments are there in the U.S. Constitution (as of September 2021)?
25
27
29
31
What is the primary function of the Senate in the U.S. Congress?
To propose and pass bills
To represent the states in the federal government
To oversee the Executive Branch
To review and approve presidential appointments
Which branch of government has the power to grant pardons and reprieves?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the federal government?
Issuing driver's licenses
Regulating immigration
Conducting foreign policy
Minting currency
Who has the power to appoint federal judges?
The President
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The Attorney General
Which of the following is an example of a concurrent power of the federal and state governments?
Regulating foreign commerce
Declaring war
Levying taxes
Coining money
Which of the following is an example of a concurrent power of the federal and state governments?
Regulating foreign commerce
Declaring war
Establishing courts
Coining money
Which branch of government has the power to impeach federal officials, including the President?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
What is the purpose of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
Protects freedom of speech, religion, and the press
Grants the right to bear arms
Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
Guarantees the right to a speedy trial
Which of the following is a power that is shared by both the federal and state governments?
Regulating commerce with foreign nations
Conducting elections
Declaring war
Coining money
Which amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?
Fifth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Ninth Amendment
Which of the following is an example of a checks and balances system in the U.S. government?
Congress can override a presidential veto with a 2/3 majority vote.
The President can appoint federal judges without approval from Congress.
The Supreme Court can make laws without approval from Congress.
The President can declare war without Congressional consent.
Which branch of government is responsible for the administration and enforcement of laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
Which amendment grants the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Which amendment grants the right to vote to all citizens regardless of race, color, or previous servitude?
Fourteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Sixteenth Amendment
Seventeenth Amendment