US Government & Politics Quiz
US Government & Politics · Easy
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The United States government is one of the world's oldest constitutional democracies, founded on the principles of liberty, representative government, separation of powers, and the...
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All 20 questions in this US Government & Politics quiz
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What is the length of a single term for a US Senator?
- A. 6 years
- B. 4 years
- C. 2 years
- D. 8 years
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What is the primary role of the Executive Branch?
- A. To write new federal laws
- B. To interpret the constitutionality of laws
- C. To enforce the laws passed by Congress
- D. To strike down outdated legislation
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What does the First Amendment to the US Constitution protect?
- A. Right to a fair trial
- B. Freedom of speech and religion
- C. Protection from unreasonable searches
- D. Right to bear arms
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Who nominates US Supreme Court justices?
- A. Congress
- B. The President
- C. The Chief Justice
- D. The Senate
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Which US President resigned from office?
- A. Richard Nixon
- B. Gerald Ford
- C. Jimmy Carter
- D. Lyndon Johnson
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What is an 'executive order' in the US?
- A. A presidential directive with the force of law
- B. A Senate resolution
- C. A Supreme Court ruling
- D. A law passed by Congress
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How many senators does each US state have?
- A. 4
- B. 2
- C. 3
- D. 1
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Which constitutional amendment officially abolished slavery in the United States?
- A. 13th Amendment
- B. 14th Amendment
- C. 15th Amendment
- D. 19th Amendment
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What is the "State of the Union" address?
- A. An annual budget report produced by the CBO
- B. An annual mandated message from the President to Congress outlining the administration's agenda
- C. A massive Supreme Court ruling on civil rights
- D. A monthly press briefing held by the Vice President
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Which US President was assassinated in Dallas in 1963?
- A. John F. Kennedy
- B. William McKinley
- C. Abraham Lincoln
- D. James Garfield
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What are the first ten amendments to the US Constitution collectively called?
- A. The Declaration of Rights
- B. The Founding Freedoms
- C. The Constitutional Amendments
- D. The Bill of Rights
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Which President signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
- A. Lyndon B. Johnson
- B. John F. Kennedy
- C. Richard Nixon
- D. Dwight Eisenhower
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What is the minimum age to run for US President?
- A. 45
- B. 40
- C. 35
- D. 30
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Which body elects the President of the United States?
- A. Senate
- B. Electoral College
- C. Popular vote
- D. House of Representatives
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Which constitutional amendment gave women the right to vote in the United States?
- A. 15th Amendment
- B. 19th Amendment
- C. 26th Amendment
- D. 21st Amendment
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Which constitutional amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press?
- A. The Second Amendment
- B. The First Amendment
- C. The Fourth Amendment
- D. The Fifth Amendment
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Who confirms presidential appointments to the Supreme Court?
- A. The House of Representatives
- B. The President's Cabinet
- C. The Senate
- D. The American voters
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Which US President was involved in the Iran-Contra affair?
- A. George H.W. Bush
- B. Ronald Reagan
- C. Jimmy Carter
- D. Gerald Ford
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In which city is the US Congress located?
- A. Philadelphia
- B. New York
- C. Washington D.C.
- D. Boston
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How many years is a US Senate term?
- A. 6
- B. 2
- C. 4
- D. 8