What is the primary role of the U.S. Congress?
Enforce laws
Make laws
Interpret laws
Adjudicate disputes
Correct Answer :
B. Make laws
Related Questions
What is the highest court in the United States?
Federal District Court
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
Circuit Court
Who has the authority to introduce bills in the U.S. House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House
The President
Any member of the House
The Majority Leader
How many justices serve on the United States Supreme Court?
5
7
9
11
Which amendment to the Constitution protects the right to peacefully assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Who is considered the Father of the Constitution?
George Washington
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
What is the term length for a federal judge, including Supreme Court Justices?
2 years
4 years
6 years
Lifetime appointment
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 amendment to the Constitution protects against cruel and unusual punishment?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Which branch of government interprets the laws and ensures they are constitutional?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
Which branch of government has the power to interpret the Constitution and settle disputes between states?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
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
What is the main function of the Department of Homeland Security?
Regulating trade between states
Enforcing immigration laws
Conducting foreign policy
Managing national parks
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
How many total justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court at any given time?
7
9
11
13
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 the U.S. government has the power to declare war?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
Which amendment to the Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy trial by an impartial jury?
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
How many amendments are in the U.S. Constitution?
10
20
27
50
Which amendment to the Constitution grants women the right to vote?
Nineteenth Amendment
Eighteenth Amendment
Twenty-First Amendment
Twentieth Amendment
Who has the power to declare laws or acts of the government unconstitutional?
The President
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The House of Representatives
What is the main responsibility of the Federal Reserve System?
Conducting foreign policy
Regulating the money supply and interest rates
Enforcing immigration laws
Managing national parks
Which amendment to the Constitution grants the right to a citizen to not testify against oneself in a criminal case?
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
How many total members are in the U.S. House of Representatives?
100
435
538
50
What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
What is the primary role of the U.S. Congress?
Enforce laws
Make laws
Interpret laws
Adjudicate disputes
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 branch of government has the power to veto legislation?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
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
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