Which branch of government has the power to impeach federal officials?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
Correct Answer :
B. Legislative
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Who is next in line for the presidency after the Vice President?
Speaker of the House
Secretary of State
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Senate Majority Leader
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 declare acts of Congress unconstitutional?
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
Who has the power to declare laws or acts of the government unconstitutional?
The President
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The House of Representatives
Which government branch is responsible for making and enforcing federal 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
Which branch of government has the power to levy taxes?
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
What is the primary role of the U.S. Congress?
Enforce laws
Make laws
Interpret laws
Adjudicate disputes
Which of the following is not a requirement to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
Reside in the U.S. for at least 5 years
Pass a citizenship test
Be at least 18 years old
Be born in the United States
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
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 amendment to the Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Who has the power to grant pardons for federal offenses?
The President
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The Supreme Court
How often are members of the U.S. House of Representatives elected?
Every 2 years
Every 4 years
Every 6 years
Every 8 years
Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court?
John Roberts
Sonia Sotomayor
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Clarence Thomas
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
What is the main responsibility of the Federal Reserve System?
Conducting foreign policy
Regulating the money supply and interest rates
Enforcing immigration laws
Managing national parks
Which branch of government has the power to confirm or reject appointments made by the President?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
How many total electoral votes are there in the Electoral College?
270
538
435
100
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
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
What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting and applying the law?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
Which of the following is a power reserved to the states according to the Tenth Amendment?
Regulating commerce with foreign nations
Declaring war
Conducting elections
Establishing post offices
Which amendment to the Constitution protects against cruel and unusual punishment?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
What is the main function of the Department of Homeland Security?
Regulating trade between states
Enforcing immigration laws
Conducting foreign policy
Managing national parks
Who is considered the Father of the Constitution?
George Washington
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
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