Which branch of government has the power to confirm or reject appointments made by the President?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
Correct Answer :
B. Legislative
Related Questions
What is the term length for a U.S. President?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Which of the following is a power of the President of the United States?
Declaring war
Ratifying treaties
Imposing taxes
Approving federal budgets
Which branch of government has the power to impeach federal officials?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
Which amendment to the Constitution protects the right to peacefully assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
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
Which branch of government has the power to interpret the Constitution and settle disputes between states?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
Who is responsible for nominating federal judges, including Supreme Court Justices?
The President
The Senate
The Chief Justice
The Attorney General
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 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
Who has the authority to introduce bills in the U.S. House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House
The President
Any member of the House
The Majority Leader
How many total members are in the U.S. House of Representatives?
100
435
538
50
How many justices serve on the United States Supreme Court?
5
7
9
11
What is the purpose of the Department of Transportation in the U.S. government?
Regulating trade between states
Managing national parks
Overseeing transportation-related matters such as highways and air travel
Conducting foreign policy
Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court?
John Roberts
Sonia Sotomayor
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Clarence Thomas
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
How many total members are in the U.S. Senate?
50
100
435
538
Who has the authority to confirm or reject presidential appointments to the federal judiciary?
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The President
The Supreme Court
What is the minimum age requirement to become a U.S. Senator?
25 years old
30 years old
35 years old
40 years old
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
Which amendment to the Constitution protects against cruel and unusual punishment?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
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
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To establish the basic structure of government
To protect individual rights and freedoms
To define the powers of the President
To regulate trade between states
Which government branch is responsible for making and enforcing federal laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
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
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
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
Which amendment to the Constitution grants women the right to vote?
Nineteenth Amendment
Eighteenth Amendment
Twenty-First Amendment
Twentieth Amendment
Who is considered the Father of the Constitution?
George Washington
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
What is the main function of the Department of Homeland Security?
Regulating trade between states
Enforcing immigration laws
Conducting foreign policy
Managing national parks