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
Correct Answer :
A. The Constitution
Related Questions
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 amendment grants the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?
Fifth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Ninth Amendment
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
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
What is the purpose of the Ninth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
It protects against cruel and unusual punishment
It reserves rights not specifically listed in the Constitution to the people
It grants the right to a fair trial
It establishes the procedure for amending the Constitution
Who has the power to declare war?
The President
The Congress
The Supreme Court
The Secretary of Defense
Which branch of government has the power to ratify treaties negotiated by the President?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
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 branch of government has the power to declare war?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Military
Which amendment grants the right to bear arms?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Who is responsible for presiding over the impeachment trial of the President of the United States?
The Vice President
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
The Speaker of the House
The Senate Majority Leader
Who has the power to impeach the President of the United States?
The House of Representatives
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The Vice President
How many total amendments are there in the U.S. Constitution (as of September 2021)?
25
27
29
31
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
Which amendment grants the right to protection against excessive bail and fines?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Which amendment grants the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Fourth Amendment
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
It grants the right to free speech
It reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states
It guarantees the right to bear arms
It establishes the procedure for amending the Constitution
Which branch of government is responsible for confirming or rejecting presidential appointments to the federal judiciary?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
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 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
What is the main function of the Legislative Branch of the U.S. government?
Enforce laws
Make laws
Interpret laws
Adjudicate disputes
What is the main function of the Executive Branch of the U.S. government?
Enforce laws
Make laws
Interpret laws
Adjudicate disputes
What is the main function of the Judicial Branch of the U.S. government?
Enforce laws
Make laws
Interpret laws
Adjudicate disputes
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
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
Which branch of government has the power to grant pardons and reprieves?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
Who has the power to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
The President
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The States
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 approve or reject presidential appointments to the federal judiciary?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative