Which branch of government has the power to declare war?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Military
Correct Answer :
B. Legislative
Related Questions
Which amendment grants the right to a grand jury, protection against double jeopardy, and protection against self-incrimination?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
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
Which amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
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
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
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 supreme law of the land in the United States?
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Federalist Papers
What is the term length for a member of the U.S. Supreme Court?
6 years
10 years
20 years
Life
Who has the power to veto bills passed by Congress?
The President
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
Who is the head of the U.S. Department of Justice?
The President
The Attorney General
The Secretary of State
The Chief Justice
Which amendment grants the right to protection against unreasonable searches and seizures?
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
What is the main function of the Legislative Branch of the U.S. government?
Enforce laws
Make laws
Interpret laws
Adjudicate disputes
Which branch of government has the power to make treaties with foreign nations?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
Who has the power to appoint ambassadors, judges, and other high-level officials in the U.S. government?
The President
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The Attorney General
Who is responsible for appointing federal judges?
The President
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The Attorney General
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 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 amendment grants the right to free speech, religion, press, and assembly?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Fourth Amendment
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
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 appoint federal judges?
The President
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The Attorney General
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
Which branch of government has the power to ratify treaties negotiated by the President?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
Which branch of government has the power to confirm or reject presidential nominations for federal offices?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
Thirteenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Sixteenth Amendment
Which of the following is a power specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution?
Education
Immigration
Marriage laws
Police enforcement
Which branch of government has the power to declare war?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Military
Which branch of government is responsible for the administration and enforcement of laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
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
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