Question 1

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees the right to free speech?

Accepted Answer

First Amendment

Answer

Eighth Amendment

Answer

Fourth Amendment

Answer

Second Amendment

Question 2

Which amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?

Accepted Answer

Fourth Amendment

Answer

First Amendment

Answer

Fifth Amendment

Answer

Third Amendment

Question 3

Which amendment gives the right to bear arms?

Accepted Answer

Second Amendment

Answer

First Amendment

Answer

Third Amendment

Answer

Fifth Amendment

Question 4

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?

Accepted Answer

Eighth Amendment

Answer

Sixth Amendment

Answer

Fifth Amendment

Answer

Seventh Amendment

Question 5

Which amendment ensures the right to a speedy and public trial?

Accepted Answer

Sixth Amendment

Answer

Ninth Amendment

Answer

First Amendment

Answer

Second Amendment

Question 6

Which amendment protects the right to assemble peacefully?

Accepted Answer

First Amendment

Answer

Third Amendment

Answer

Second Amendment

Answer

Fifth Amendment

Question 7

Which amendment protects individuals from self-incrimination?

Accepted Answer

Fifth Amendment

Answer

First Amendment

Answer

Third Amendment

Answer

Seventh Amendment

Question 8

Which amendment provides protection against double jeopardy?

Accepted Answer

Fifth Amendment

Answer

Sixth Amendment

Answer

First Amendment

Answer

Eighth Amendment

Question 9

Which amendment to the Constitution addresses the powers not delegated to the federal government?

Accepted Answer

Tenth Amendment

Answer

Ninth Amendment

Answer

Eleventh Amendment

Answer

Twelfth Amendment

Question 10

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

To protect individual freedoms and limit government power

Answer

To define the responsibilities of the President

Answer

To establish the government structure

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To outline voting procedures

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of exercising freedom of religion?

Accepted Answer

Attending a religious service or gathering

Answer

Only celebrating government-designated holidays

Answer

Ignoring all religious practices

Answer

Forcing others to convert to your religion

Question 12

What can happen if freedom of religion is restricted?

Accepted Answer

People may experience persecution for their beliefs

Answer

All religions will become stronger

Answer

Society will become more peaceful

Answer

More people will convert to the dominant religion

Question 13

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

Accepted Answer

Legislative Branch

Answer

Executive Branch

Answer

Judicial Branch

Answer

Military Branch

Question 14

Which branch of government has the power to veto legislation?

Accepted Answer

Executive Branch

Answer

Federal Branch

Answer

Legislative Branch

Answer

Judicial Branch

Question 15

What is the main role of the Judicial Branch?

Accepted Answer

To interpret laws

Answer

To manage the military

Answer

To create laws

Answer

To enforce laws

Question 16

Who has the power to declare war?

Accepted Answer

Congress

Answer

The Supreme Court

Answer

The Secretary of Defense

Answer

The President

Question 17

What is the term for the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Bill of Rights

Answer

Federalist Papers

Answer

Preamble

Answer

Constitutional Amendments

Question 18

Which government body is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Supreme Court

Answer

Congress

Answer

Cabinet

Answer

President

Question 19

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

Accepted Answer

Executive Branch

Answer

Judicial Branch

Answer

Legislative Branch

Answer

Administrative Branch

Question 20

What document outlines the structure and powers of the U.S. government?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

Answer

The Declaration of Independence

Answer

The Bill of Rights

Answer

The Articles of Confederation

Question 21

Which part of the Legislative Branch is responsible for confirming presidential appointments?

Accepted Answer

Senate

Answer

Executive Council

Answer

Supreme Court

Answer

House of Representatives

Question 22

What is the purpose of checks and balances in the government?

Accepted Answer

To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

Answer

To ensure laws are followed

Answer

To speed up the law-making process

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To manage state governments

Question 23

Who is the head of the executive branch in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The President

Answer

The Chief Justice

Answer

The Vice President

Answer

The Speaker of the House

Question 24

What is the term used for a group of advisors to the President?

Accepted Answer

Cabinet

Answer

Senate

Answer

Supreme Court

Answer

Congress

Question 25

What is the process by which the President can be removed from office?

Accepted Answer

Impeachment

Answer

Censure

Answer

Filibuster

Answer

Confirmation

Question 26

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Vice President?

Accepted Answer

Presiding over the Senate

Answer

Enforcing laws

Answer

Appointing Supreme Court justices

Answer

Drafting bills

Question 27

Which two bodies make up the United States Congress?

Accepted Answer

The House of Representatives and the Senate

Answer

The Supreme Court and the House of Commons

Answer

The Senate and the Cabinet

Answer

The House of Lords and the President

Question 28

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

Accepted Answer

435

Answer

300

Answer

200

Answer

100

Question 29

What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?

Accepted Answer

6 years

Answer

8 years

Answer

4 years

Answer

2 years

Question 30

What power does Congress have regarding the federal budget?

Accepted Answer

The power to approve and control government spending

Answer

The power to print money

Answer

The power to enforce laws

Answer

The power to interpret the Constitution

Question 31

What legislative powers are specifically granted to Congress by the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

To regulate commerce and levy taxes

Answer

To appoint Supreme Court justices

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To declare war only

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To create executive orders

Question 32

Which court is the highest court in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Supreme Court

Answer

Circuit Court

Answer

Municipal Court

Answer

District Court

Question 33

What is the purpose of judicial review?

Accepted Answer

To determine if laws are constitutional

Answer

To elect judges

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To create new laws

Answer

To enforce existing laws

Question 34

Who is responsible for appointing federal judges?

Accepted Answer

The President

Answer

The Senate

Answer

The House of Representatives

Answer

The Supreme Court

Question 35

How long do federal judges serve on the bench?

Accepted Answer

For life, unless they resign, retire, or are removed

Answer

For a fixed term of 10 years

Answer

Until the age of 70

Answer

For a fixed term of 20 years

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