Who has the power to appoint ambassadors, judges, and other high-level officials in the U.S. government?
The President
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The Attorney General
Correct Answer :
A. The President
Related Questions
Who has the power to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
The President
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The States
What is the main responsibility of the U.S. Attorney General?
Enforce federal laws and represent the United States in legal matters
Interpret the Constitution and settle legal disputes
Make and pass federal laws
Administer the armed forces
Which branch of government is responsible for the administration and enforcement of laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States (as of September 2021)?
John Roberts
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Sonia Sotomayor
Clarence Thomas
What is the main responsibility of the Vice President of the United States?
Enforce laws
Preside over the Senate
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
Which amendment grants the right to vote to all citizens regardless of race, color, or previous servitude?
Fourteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Sixteenth Amendment
Seventeenth Amendment
What is the purpose of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
Protects freedom of speech, religion, and the press
Grants the right to bear arms
Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
Guarantees the right to a speedy trial
Which branch of government has the power to declare war?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Military
How many total amendments are there in the U.S. Constitution (as of September 2021)?
25
27
29
31
What is the term length for a federal judge, including Supreme Court Justices?
6 years
8 years
10 years
Life
Which amendment grants the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Fourth 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 approve or reject treaties negotiated by the President?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
What is the term length for a member of the U.S. Senate?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Which branch of government has the power to approve or reject presidential appointments to the federal judiciary?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
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 primary function of the Senate in the U.S. Congress?
To propose and pass bills
To represent the states in the federal government
To oversee the Executive Branch
To review and approve presidential appointments
What is the main function of the Executive Branch of the U.S. government?
Enforce laws
Make laws
Interpret laws
Adjudicate disputes
Who is responsible for nominating federal judges?
The President
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The Attorney General
Which of the following is an example of a concurrent power of the federal and state governments?
Regulating foreign commerce
Declaring war
Levying taxes
Coining money
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
It grants the right to free speech
It reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states
It guarantees the right to bear arms
It establishes the procedure for amending the Constitution
Which amendment grants the right to a fair trial and representation by an attorney?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Who is responsible for appointing federal judges?
The President
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The Attorney General
Which branch of government has the power to grant pardons and reprieves?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
Which amendment grants the right to a speedy and public trial?
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Which branch of government has the power to confirm or reject presidential nominations for federal offices?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
Who has the power to appoint ambassadors, judges, and other high-level officials in the U.S. government?
The President
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The Attorney General
Who is the head of the U.S. Department of Justice?
The President
The Attorney General
The Secretary of State
The Chief Justice