Who is responsible for nominating federal judges, including Supreme Court Justices?
The President
The Senate
The Chief Justice
The Attorney General
Correct Answer :
A. The President
Related Questions
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting and applying the law?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
What is the primary role of the U.S. Congress?
Enforce laws
Make laws
Interpret laws
Adjudicate disputes
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 against cruel and unusual punishment?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Which amendment to the Constitution grants the right to a citizen to not testify against oneself in a criminal case?
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
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
Who has the power to grant pardons for federal offenses?
The President
The Vice President
The Speaker of the House
The Supreme Court
How often are members of the U.S. House of Representatives elected?
Every 2 years
Every 4 years
Every 6 years
Every 8 years
Who has the authority to confirm or reject presidential appointments to the federal judiciary?
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The President
The Supreme Court
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 declare acts of Congress unconstitutional?
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
What is the role of the Attorney General of the United States?
Enforcing immigration laws
Representing the U.S. government in legal matters
Managing national parks
Regulating the money supply
How many total members are in the Electoral College?
270
538
435
100
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 levy taxes?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
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
What is the highest court in the United States?
Federal District Court
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
Circuit Court
How many amendments are in the U.S. Constitution?
10
20
27
50
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
What is the main function of the Department of Homeland Security?
Regulating trade between states
Enforcing immigration laws
Conducting foreign policy
Managing national parks
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
Who is considered the Father of the Constitution?
George Washington
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Which branch of the U.S. government has the power to declare war?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the above
What is the term length for a U.S. President?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
How many total justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court at any given time?
7
9
11
13
Which amendment to the Constitution grants women the right to vote?
Nineteenth Amendment
Eighteenth Amendment
Twenty-First Amendment
Twentieth Amendment
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
Which amendment to the Constitution abolished slavery?
Thirteenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Sixteenth Amendment
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