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
Correct Answer :
B. Articles of Confederation
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Who is considered the Father of the Constitution?
George Washington
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
What is the highest court in the United States?
Federal District Court
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
Circuit Court
Which amendment to the Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
What is the term length for a federal judge, including Supreme Court Justices?
2 years
4 years
6 years
Lifetime appointment
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
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
What is the main function of the Department of Homeland Security?
Regulating trade between states
Enforcing immigration laws
Conducting foreign policy
Managing national parks
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting and applying the law?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
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 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
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
Which of the following is a power of the President of the United States?
Declaring war
Ratifying treaties
Imposing taxes
Approving federal budgets
How many amendments are in the U.S. Constitution?
10
20
27
50
Which branch of government interprets the laws and ensures they are constitutional?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
How many justices serve on the United States Supreme Court?
5
7
9
11
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. military?
The President
The Secretary of Defense
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
The Vice President
Who has the power to grant pardons for federal offenses?
The President
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The Supreme Court
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 primary role of the U.S. Congress?
Enforce laws
Make laws
Interpret laws
Adjudicate disputes
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 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 justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court at any given time?
7
9
11
13
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
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
Which branch of government has the power to interpret the Constitution and settle disputes between states?
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 maximum number of terms a U.S. President can serve?
One
Two
Three
Four
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
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