Which government branch is responsible for making and enforcing federal laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
Correct Answer :
B. Legislative
Related Questions
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
Who has the power to declare laws or acts of the government unconstitutional?
The President
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The House of Representatives
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting and applying the law?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
Which branch of government has the power to levy taxes?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
What is the main responsibility of the Federal Reserve System?
Conducting foreign policy
Regulating the money supply and interest rates
Enforcing immigration laws
Managing national parks
Who is responsible for nominating federal judges, including Supreme Court Justices?
The President
The Senate
The Chief Justice
The Attorney General
How many total members are in the U.S. Senate?
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
Which amendment to the Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy trial by an impartial jury?
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Which amendment to the Constitution abolished slavery?
Thirteenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Sixteenth Amendment
How many amendments are in the U.S. Constitution?
10
20
27
50
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
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 amendment to the Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
What is the highest court in the United States?
Federal District Court
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
Circuit Court
Which branch of government has the power to impeach federal officials?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
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 introduce bills in the U.S. House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House
The President
Any member of the House
The Majority Leader
What is the term length for a federal judge, including Supreme Court Justices?
2 years
4 years
6 years
Lifetime appointment
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
Which branch of government has the power to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
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 amendment to the Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Which of the following is a power of the President of the United States?
Declaring war
Ratifying treaties
Imposing taxes
Approving federal budgets
Which branch of government has the power to interpret the Constitution and settle disputes between states?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
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 the U.S. government has the power to declare war?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
Which branch of government interprets the laws and ensures they are constitutional?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
What is the primary function of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)?
Enforcing immigration laws
Regulating the money supply
Overseeing communication-related matters such as broadcasting and telecommunications
Conducting foreign policy
How many total members are in the U.S. House of Representatives?
100
435
538
50