Which amendment protects citizens from double jeopardy and self-incrimination?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Correct Answer :
B. Fifth Amendment
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The President
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The Attorney General
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Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
Who is next in line for the presidency after the Vice President?
Speaker of the House
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Interpret laws
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Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
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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.
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Regulating foreign commerce
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Coining money
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2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Which branch of government has the power to make treaties with foreign nations?
Executive
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Judicial
Administrative
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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
Which branch of government has the power to review and interpret laws and treaties?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
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
Which amendment grants the right to vote regardless of gender?
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
Who has the power to conduct impeachment trials for federal officials?
The President
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The Supreme Court
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 grants the right to a fair and speedy public trial, impartial jury, and the right to counsel?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Who has the power to appoint federal judges?
The President
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The Attorney General
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 branch of government has the power to approve or reject presidential appointments to the federal judiciary?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
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
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Make laws
Interpret laws
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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
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First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
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Enforce laws
Preside over the Senate
Interpret laws
Adjudicate disputes
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Enforce laws
Make laws
Interpret laws
Adjudicate disputes
Who has the power to impeach the President of the United States?
The House of Representatives
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The Vice President
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2 years
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6 years
8 years