Which branch of the U.S. government has the power to declare war?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
Correct Answer :
B. Legislative
Related Questions
How many total members are in the U.S. House of Representatives?
100
435
538
50
Who is responsible for nominating federal judges, including Supreme Court Justices?
The President
The Senate
The Chief Justice
The Attorney General
What is the term length for a U.S. President?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Which amendment to the Constitution grants the right to a citizen to not testify against oneself in a criminal case?
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
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
Which amendment to the Constitution grants women the right to vote?
Nineteenth Amendment
Eighteenth Amendment
Twenty-First Amendment
Twentieth Amendment
What is the role of the National Security Council (NSC) in the U.S. government?
Enforcing immigration laws
Conducting foreign policy and advising the President on national security matters
Regulating the money supply
Managing national parks
How many total members are in the U.S. Senate?
50
100
435
538
How often are members of the U.S. House of Representatives elected?
Every 2 years
Every 4 years
Every 6 years
Every 8 years
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
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
What is the purpose of the Department of Transportation in the U.S. government?
Regulating trade between states
Managing national parks
Overseeing transportation-related matters such as highways and air travel
Conducting foreign policy
What is the term length for a federal judge, including Supreme Court Justices?
2 years
4 years
6 years
Lifetime appointment
How many total members are in the Electoral College?
270
538
435
100
Which amendment to the Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy trial by an impartial jury?
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
What is the maximum number of terms a U.S. President can serve?
One
Two
Three
Four
Which branch of the U.S. government has the power to declare war?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
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
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
What is the primary role of the Vice President of the United States?
To preside over the Senate
To lead the military
To appoint Supreme Court Justices
To pass legislation
Which branch of government has the power to levy taxes?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
Which branch of government has the power to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
What is the primary role of the U.S. Congress?
Enforce laws
Make laws
Interpret laws
Adjudicate disputes
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 Senators are there in the U.S. Congress?
50
100
435
538
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
How many total justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court at any given time?
7
9
11
13
How many total electoral votes are there in the Electoral College?
270
538
435
100
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 long is a term for a U.S. Representative?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years