What is the term length for a U.S. President?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Correct Answer :
B. 4 years
Related Questions
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
Who has the power to veto bills passed by Congress?
The President
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
Who has the power to conduct impeachment trials for federal officials?
The President
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The Supreme Court
Which branch of government has the power to make treaties with foreign nations?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
Which amendment grants the right to a fair trial and representation by an attorney?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
What is the main function of the Judicial Branch of the U.S. government?
Enforce laws
Make laws
Interpret laws
Adjudicate disputes
Who presides over the U.S. Senate in the absence of the Vice President?
The Speaker of the House
The Majority Leader of the Senate
The President Pro Tempore
The Chief Justice
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the federal government?
Issuing driver's licenses
Regulating immigration
Conducting foreign policy
Minting currency
Which of the following is a power specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution?
Education
Immigration
Marriage laws
Police enforcement
Which amendment grants the right to a speedy and public trial?
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Who is the head of the U.S. Department of Justice?
The President
The Attorney General
The Secretary of State
The Chief Justice
Who is responsible for the appointment of the Attorney General of the United States?
The President
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The Secretary of State
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 is responsible for the administration and enforcement of laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
What is the main function of the Legislative Branch of the U.S. government?
Enforce laws
Make laws
Interpret laws
Adjudicate disputes
Which amendment grants the right to bear arms?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Who has the power to impeach the President of the United States?
The House of Representatives
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The Vice President
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 term length for a member of the Supreme Court?
6 years
10 years
20 years
Life
What is the term length for a member of the U.S. Supreme Court?
6 years
10 years
20 years
Life
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
Which amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?
Fifth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Ninth Amendment
Which branch of government has the power to impeach federal officials, including the President?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
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
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 protection against excessive bail and fines?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Which amendment grants the right to bear arms?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth 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 amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment?
Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
How many total amendments are there in the U.S. Constitution (as of September 2021)?
25
27
29
31