Which of the following is a power of the President of the United States?
Declaring war
Ratifying treaties
Imposing taxes
Approving federal budgets
Correct Answer :
B. Ratifying treaties
Related Questions
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 determine the constitutionality of laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
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
What is the highest court in the United States?
Federal District Court
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
Circuit Court
How many total electoral votes are there in the Electoral College?
270
538
435
100
Which branch of government interprets the laws and ensures they are constitutional?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
What is the term length for a federal judge, including Supreme Court Justices?
2 years
4 years
6 years
Lifetime appointment
Which government branch is responsible for making and enforcing federal laws?
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
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
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 Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court?
John Roberts
Sonia Sotomayor
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Clarence Thomas
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
What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
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 branch of the U.S. government has the power to declare war?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
Which branch of government has the power to interpret the Constitution and settle disputes between states?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
Which amendment to the Constitution grants women the right to vote?
Nineteenth Amendment
Eighteenth Amendment
Twenty-First Amendment
Twentieth Amendment
Which amendment to the Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
What is the main function of the Department of Homeland Security?
Regulating trade between states
Enforcing immigration laws
Conducting foreign policy
Managing national parks
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 Senators are there in the U.S. Congress?
50
100
435
538
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 impeach federal officials?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
Which branch of government has the power to confirm or reject appointments made by the President?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
What is the role of the Secretary of State in the U.S. government?
Representing the U.S. government in legal matters
Enforcing immigration laws
Conducting foreign policy and managing diplomatic relations
Regulating the money supply
How many amendments are in the U.S. Constitution?
10
20
27
50
How many total members are in the U.S. Senate?
50
100
435
538
What is the maximum number of terms a U.S. President can serve?
One
Two
Three
Four
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