U.S. Government
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- Q1Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making laws?LegislativeExecutiveJudicialAdministrative30s
- Q2What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?2 years6 years8 years4 years30s
- Q3Who has the power to declare war in the United States?CongressPresidentGovernorsSupreme Court30s
- Q4How many justices serve on the United States Supreme Court?967830s
- Q5What is the term length for a U.S. President?2 years4 years8 years6 years30s
- Q6Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the freedom of speech?FirstTenthSecondFourth30s
- Q7Who has the power to veto legislation in the United States?PresidentSupreme CourtCongressGovernors30s
- Q8How many branches are there in the U.S. government?523430s
- Q9Which document serves as the supreme law of the United States?Emancipation ProclamationBill of RightsDeclaration of IndependenceConstitution30s
- Q10Who is the head of the Executive branch of the U.S. government?Secretary of StatePresidentChief JusticeSpeaker of the House30s
- Q11How many total amendments are there in the U.S. Constitution?1020271530s
- Q12How many total members are there in the U.S. Congress?5351004355030s
- Q13Which document establishes the framework and principles of the U.S. government?The Declaration of IndependenceThe Bill of RightsThe U.S. ConstitutionThe Emancipation Proclamation30s
- Q14Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for interpreting laws?The SenateThe Legislative BranchThe Judicial BranchThe Executive Branch30s
- Q15What is a monarchy?A government ruled by a king or queen.A government ruled by religious leaders.A government ruled by a group of elected representatives.A government ruled by the military.30s