Who has the power to grant pardons for federal offenses?
The President
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The Supreme Court
Correct Answer :
A. The President
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 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
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
How many total members are in the Electoral College?
270
538
435
100
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 interprets the laws and ensures they are constitutional?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
What is the highest court in the United States?
Federal District Court
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
Circuit Court
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
What is the term length for a U.S. President?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
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
Who has the power to declare laws or acts of the government unconstitutional?
The President
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The House of Representatives
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
Which branch of government has the power to interpret the Constitution and settle disputes between states?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
Who is considered the Father of the Constitution?
George Washington
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
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 government branch is responsible for making and enforcing federal laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
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
Which amendment to the Constitution protects the right to peacefully assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Which branch of government has the power to levy taxes?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting and applying the law?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
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 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 is the current Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court?
John Roberts
Sonia Sotomayor
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Clarence Thomas
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 term length for a federal judge, including Supreme Court Justices?
2 years
4 years
6 years
Lifetime appointment
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
What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
How many total Senators are there in the U.S. Congress?
50
100
435
538
How long is a term for a U.S. Representative?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years