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US Government & Politics Quiz
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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 purpose of the "cloture" rule in the US Senate?
- A. To break a filibuster with a supermajority vote
- B. To formally impeach a federal judge
- C. To issue a recess appointment without a hearing
- D. To override a presidential veto instantly
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What is a 'superdelegate' in the US Democratic primary?
- A. An independent voter
- B. A state with extra electoral votes
- C. A party official who can vote for any candidate
- D. A super PAC donor
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Which Supreme Court case definitively established the principle of judicial review?
- A. Roe v. Wade
- B. Plessy v. Ferguson
- C. Marbury v. Madison
- D. McCulloch v. Maryland
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What is the legal significance of the 4th Amendment to the US Constitution?
- A. It guarantees the right to bear arms
- B. It protects against self-incrimination
- C. It protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures
- D. It establishes the right to a speedy and public trial
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Which President was in office during the Bay of Pigs invasion?
- A. Lyndon Johnson
- B. John F. Kennedy
- C. Dwight Eisenhower
- D. Richard Nixon
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Which US President created the Department of Homeland Security?
- A. Barack Obama
- B. George H.W. Bush
- C. George W. Bush
- D. Bill Clinton
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Which US President declared 'The only thing we have to fear is fear itself'?
- A. Abraham Lincoln
- B. Franklin D. Roosevelt
- C. Harry Truman
- D. John F. Kennedy
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Which Supreme Court case established a woman's legal right to an abortion, which was later overturned in 2022?
- A. Miranda v. Arizona
- B. Roe v. Wade
- C. Plessy v. Ferguson
- D. Loving v. Virginia
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What does the 25th Amendment to the US Constitution address?
- A. Voting rights
- B. Presidential succession and disability
- C. Electoral College
- D. Freedom of speech
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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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Which amendment to the US Constitution abolished slavery?
- A. 15th
- B. 12th
- C. 14th
- D. 13th
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Which US President created the New Deal during the Great Depression?
- A. Herbert Hoover
- B. Woodrow Wilson
- C. Franklin D. Roosevelt
- D. Harry Truman
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How many years is a US Senate term?
- A. 6
- B. 2
- C. 4
- D. 8
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What does the 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution mandate?
- A. The abolition of the poll tax
- B. Presidential term limits
- C. The lowering of the voting age to 18
- D. The establishment of the federal income tax
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Which US President was impeached twice?
- A. Donald Trump
- B. Bill Clinton
- C. Andrew Johnson
- D. Richard Nixon
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Who has the sole constitutional power to initiate revenue and taxation bills?
- A. The President
- B. The Senate
- C. The Department of the Treasury
- D. The House of Representatives
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What is the US Senate's role in foreign treaties?
- A. Draft them
- B. Reject with simple majority
- C. Ratify with two-thirds majority
- D. Have no role
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TheCitizens United v. FECSupreme Court ruling struck down restrictions on what?
- A. Voting restrictions based on race
- B. Independent political expenditures by corporations and labor unions
- C. Bans on political protests
- D. Background checks for gun purchases
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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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What is the purpose of the War Powers Resolution of 1973?
- A. To automatically declare war upon a foreign attack
- B. To grant the president unlimited military power
- C. To limit the president's ability to commit armed forces without congressional approval
- D. To establish a mandatory military draft