Which branch of government is responsible for confirming or rejecting presidential appointments to the federal judiciary?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
Correct Answer :
B. Legislative
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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 bear arms?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Who has the power to veto bills passed by Congress?
The President
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
Which branch of government has the power to declare war?
Executive
Legislative
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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
How many total members are there in the U.S. House of Representatives?
100
435
538
650
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.
What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
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The President
The Congress
The Supreme Court
The Secretary of Defense
Which amendment grants the right to bear arms?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
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
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 amendment grants the right to vote regardless of gender?
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
18th Amendment
19th 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 impeach federal officials, including the President?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the federal government?
Issuing driver's licenses
Regulating immigration
Conducting foreign policy
Minting currency
Which amendment grants the right to a fair trial and representation by an attorney?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
What is the term length for a member of the U.S. Supreme Court?
6 years
10 years
20 years
Life
Which branch of government has the power to confirm or reject presidential nominations for federal offices?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
What is the term length for a federal judge, including Supreme Court Justices?
6 years
8 years
10 years
Life
Which branch of government is responsible for confirming or rejecting presidential appointments to the federal judiciary?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
What is the main function of the Judicial Branch of the U.S. government?
Enforce laws
Make laws
Interpret laws
Adjudicate disputes
Which amendment grants the right to free speech, religion, press, and assembly?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
Thirteenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Sixteenth Amendment
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Enforce federal laws and represent the United States in legal matters
Interpret the Constitution and settle legal disputes
Make and pass federal laws
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Who has the power to conduct impeachment trials for federal officials?
The President
The Senate
The House of Representatives
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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
What is the term length for a member of the U.S. Senate?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
What is the main function of the Legislative Branch of the U.S. government?
Enforce laws
Make laws
Interpret laws
Adjudicate disputes
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