Which branch of government has the power to levy taxes?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
Correct Answer :
B. Legislative
Related Questions
How many justices serve on the United States Supreme Court?
5
7
9
11
Who is responsible for nominating federal judges, including Supreme Court Justices?
The President
The Senate
The Chief Justice
The Attorney General
Which branch of government has the power to determine the constitutionality of laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
How many amendments are in the U.S. Constitution?
10
20
27
50
Which amendment to the Constitution grants women the right to vote?
Nineteenth Amendment
Eighteenth Amendment
Twenty-First Amendment
Twentieth Amendment
What is the term length for a federal judge, including Supreme Court Justices?
2 years
4 years
6 years
Lifetime appointment
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 branch of government has the power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
How many total members are in the Electoral College?
270
538
435
100
Which branch of government has the power to veto legislation?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
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
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 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 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 of the President of the United States?
Declaring war
Ratifying treaties
Imposing taxes
Approving federal budgets
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 many total electoral votes are there in the Electoral College?
270
538
435
100
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 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 amendment to the Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Which amendment to the Constitution abolished slavery?
Thirteenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Sixteenth Amendment
What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Who has the power to grant pardons for federal offenses?
The President
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The Supreme Court
What is the highest court in the United States?
Federal District Court
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
Circuit Court
How long is a term for a U.S. Representative?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Who is the current Vice President of the United States (as of my last knowledge update in September 2021)?
Kamala Harris
Mike Pence
Joe Biden
Al Gore
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
What is the minimum age requirement to become a U.S. Senator?
25 years old
30 years old
35 years old
40 years old
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
Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court?
John Roberts
Sonia Sotomayor
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Clarence Thomas