Which branch of government has the power to review and interpret laws and treaties?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
Correct Answer :
C. Judicial
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Which amendment grants the right to a fair trial and representation by an attorney?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Which of the following is a power that is shared by both the federal and state governments?
Regulating commerce with foreign nations
Conducting elections
Declaring war
Coining money
Which amendment grants the right to a 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
Who has the power to appoint federal judges?
The President
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The Attorney General
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
Thirteenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Sixteenth Amendment
Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States (as of September 2021)?
John Roberts
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Sonia Sotomayor
Clarence Thomas
Who is responsible for nominating federal judges?
The President
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The Attorney General
Which amendment grants the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?
Fifth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Ninth Amendment
What is the purpose of the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
Protects freedom of speech, religion, and the press
Grants the right to bear arms
Guarantees the right to a speedy trial
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
It grants the right to free speech
It reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states
It guarantees the right to bear arms
It establishes the procedure for amending the Constitution
What is the term length for a member of the U.S. Senate?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Which branch of government has the power to confirm or reject presidential nominations for federal offices?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
Which of the following is an example of a checks and balances system in the U.S. government?
Congress can override a presidential veto with a 2/3 majority vote.
The President can appoint federal judges without approval from Congress.
The Supreme Court can make laws without approval from Congress.
The President can declare war without Congressional consent.
Who is responsible for appointing federal judges?
The President
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The Attorney General
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
What is the main function of the Legislative Branch of the U.S. government?
Enforce laws
Make laws
Interpret laws
Adjudicate disputes
Which amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment?
Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Which branch of government has the power to grant pardons and reprieves?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
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 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
Which amendment protects citizens from double jeopardy and self-incrimination?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth 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 amendment grants the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?
Fifth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Ninth Amendment
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The House of Representatives
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The Vice President
Who has the power to declare war?
The President
The Congress
The Supreme Court
The Secretary of Defense
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
What is the term length for a federal judge, including Supreme Court Justices?
6 years
8 years
10 years
Life
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
Which branch of government has the power to declare war?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Military
Who has the power to appoint federal judges?
The President
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The Attorney General