Which amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment?
Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Correct Answer :
B. Eighth Amendment
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What is the main responsibility of the U.S. Attorney General?
Enforce federal laws and represent the United States in legal matters
Interpret the Constitution and settle legal disputes
Make and pass federal laws
Administer the armed forces
What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
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 make treaties with foreign nations?
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
Who has the power to veto bills passed by Congress?
The President
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
Which branch of government is responsible for the administration and enforcement of laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
Which of the following is an example of a reserved power of the states?
Declaring war
Regulating commerce with foreign nations
Conducting elections
Coining money
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
Who has the power to conduct impeachment trials for federal officials?
The President
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The Supreme Court
Which amendment grants the right to a speedy and public trial?
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
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
What is the term length for a U.S. President?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
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 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
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 amendment grants the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Fourth Amendment
What is the term length for a member of the Supreme Court?
6 years
10 years
20 years
Life
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
Thirteenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Sixteenth Amendment
Which branch of government has the power to pardon individuals convicted of federal crimes?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
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 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
Who has the power to impeach the President of the United States?
The House of Representatives
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The Vice President
Which amendment grants the right to a 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
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
How many total amendments are there in the U.S. Constitution (as of September 2021)?
25
27
29
31
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 vote regardless of gender?
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
Which amendment grants the right to bear arms?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth 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