Who has the power to conduct impeachment trials for federal officials?
The President
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The Supreme Court
Correct Answer :
B. The Senate
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Who has the power to impeach the President of the United States?
The House of Representatives
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The Vice President
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
Which branch of government has the power to impeach federal officials, including the President?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
What is the purpose of the Ninth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
It protects against cruel and unusual punishment
It reserves rights not specifically listed in the Constitution to the people
It grants the right to a fair trial
It establishes the procedure for amending the Constitution
Which amendment grants the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?
Fifth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Ninth Amendment
Which of the following is an example of a checks and balances system in the U.S. government?
Congress can override a presidential veto with a 2/3 majority vote.
The President can appoint federal judges without approval from Congress.
The Supreme Court can make laws without approval from Congress.
The President can declare war without Congressional consent.
Which amendment grants the right to vote regardless of gender?
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
Who is responsible for appointing federal judges?
The President
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The Attorney General
What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Who presides over the U.S. Senate in the absence of the Vice President?
The Speaker of the House
The Majority Leader of the Senate
The President Pro Tempore
The Chief Justice
What is the main function of the Executive Branch of the U.S. government?
Enforce laws
Make laws
Interpret laws
Adjudicate disputes
Which amendment grants the right to a speedy and public trial?
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Federalist Papers
Which amendment grants the right to vote to citizens who are 18 years of age or older?
Twenty-First Amendment
Twenty-Fifth Amendment
Twenty-Sixth Amendment
Twenty-Seventh Amendment
Who has the power to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
The President
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The States
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the federal government?
Issuing driver's licenses
Regulating immigration
Conducting foreign policy
Minting currency
Which amendment grants the right to a fair trial and representation by an attorney?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States (as of September 2021)?
John Roberts
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Sonia Sotomayor
Clarence Thomas
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
Thirteenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Sixteenth Amendment
Who has the power to declare war?
The President
The Congress
The Supreme Court
The Secretary of Defense
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
Who is the head of the U.S. Department of Justice?
The President
The Attorney General
The Secretary of State
The Chief Justice
Which branch of government has the power to make treaties with foreign nations?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government?
To prevent any one branch from gaining too much power
To ensure that Congress has complete control over the government
To limit the power of state governments
To allow the President to make decisions without interference
Who is responsible for the appointment of the Attorney General of the United States?
The President
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The Secretary of State
Which amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment?
Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Who is responsible for presiding over the impeachment trial of the President of the United States?
The Vice President
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
The Speaker of the House
The Senate Majority Leader
What is the term length for a U.S. President?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Which of the following is an example of a concurrent power of the federal and state governments?
Regulating foreign commerce
Declaring war
Establishing courts
Coining money
What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years