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
Correct Answer :
B. Presiding over the House of Representatives
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What is the term length for a federal judge, including Supreme Court Justices?
2 years
4 years
6 years
Lifetime appointment
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
How many total electoral votes are there in the Electoral College?
270
538
435
100
Which of the following is a power of the President of the United States?
Declaring war
Ratifying treaties
Imposing taxes
Approving federal budgets
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 Senators are there in the U.S. Congress?
50
100
435
538
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
Who has the power to declare laws or acts of the government unconstitutional?
The President
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The House of Representatives
Which branch of government interprets the laws and ensures they are constitutional?
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 National Security Council (NSC) in the U.S. government?
Enforcing immigration laws
Conducting foreign policy and advising the President on national security matters
Regulating the money supply
Managing national parks
Which government branch is responsible for making and enforcing federal laws?
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
Which amendment to the Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Who is next in line for the presidency after the Vice President?
Speaker of the House
Secretary of State
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Senate Majority Leader
How many amendments are in the U.S. Constitution?
10
20
27
50
Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court?
John Roberts
Sonia Sotomayor
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Clarence Thomas
Which amendment to the Constitution abolished slavery?
Thirteenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Sixteenth 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. President?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
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
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 of the following is not a requirement to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
Reside in the U.S. for at least 5 years
Pass a citizenship test
Be at least 18 years old
Be born in the United States
What is the primary role of the U.S. Congress?
Enforce laws
Make laws
Interpret laws
Adjudicate disputes
Who has the power to grant pardons for federal offenses?
The President
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The Supreme Court
How many total members are in the Electoral College?
270
538
435
100
What is the role of the Secretary of State in the U.S. government?
Representing the U.S. government in legal matters
Enforcing immigration laws
Conducting foreign policy and managing diplomatic relations
Regulating the money supply
Which branch of government has the power to veto legislation?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
What is the main function of the Department of Homeland Security?
Regulating trade between states
Enforcing immigration laws
Conducting foreign policy
Managing national parks
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