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
Correct Answer :
C. Fifth Amendment
Related Questions
Which document outlines the purpose of the United States government and its principles?
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Constitution of the United States
Bill of Rights
How many total electoral votes are there in the Electoral College?
270
538
435
100
Which branch of the U.S. government has the power to declare war?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
Which branch of government has the power to impeach federal officials?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
Which amendment to the Constitution grants women the right to vote?
Nineteenth Amendment
Eighteenth Amendment
Twenty-First Amendment
Twentieth Amendment
How many total members are in the U.S. House of Representatives?
100
435
538
50
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
What is the primary role of the Vice President of the United States?
To preside over the Senate
To lead the military
To appoint Supreme Court Justices
To pass legislation
How many total members are in the U.S. Senate?
50
100
435
538
What is the minimum age requirement to become a U.S. Senator?
25 years old
30 years old
35 years old
40 years old
How many total justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court at any given time?
7
9
11
13
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
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
What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Who has the power to declare laws or acts of the government unconstitutional?
The President
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The House of Representatives
How often are members of the U.S. House of Representatives elected?
Every 2 years
Every 4 years
Every 6 years
Every 8 years
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
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
Who is responsible for nominating federal judges, including Supreme Court Justices?
The President
The Senate
The Chief Justice
The Attorney General
What is the role of the Attorney General of the United States?
Enforcing immigration laws
Representing the U.S. government in legal matters
Managing national parks
Regulating the money supply
Which amendment to the Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy trial by an impartial jury?
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
How many justices serve on the United States Supreme Court?
5
7
9
11
Which branch of government has the power to levy taxes?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
Which document outlined the first form of government for the United States before the Constitution?
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Constitution of the United States
Bill of Rights
Which branch of government has the power to veto legislation?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
Who has the power to grant pardons for federal offenses?
The President
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The Supreme Court
Who is considered the Father of the Constitution?
George Washington
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Which branch of government has the power to determine the constitutionality of laws?
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