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U.S. Government

Quiz by Lori Houck

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45 questions
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  • Q1
    Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making laws?
    Legislative
    Executive
    Judicial
    Administrative
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?
    2 years
    6 years
    8 years
    4 years
    30s
  • Q3
    Who has the power to declare war in the United States?
    Congress
    President
    Governors
    Supreme Court
    30s
  • Q4
    How many justices serve on the United States Supreme Court?
    9
    6
    7
    8
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the term length for a U.S. President?
    2 years
    4 years
    8 years
    6 years
    30s
  • Q6
    Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the freedom of speech?
    First
    Tenth
    Second
    Fourth
    30s
  • Q7
    Who has the power to veto legislation in the United States?
    President
    Supreme Court
    Congress
    Governors
    30s
  • Q8
    How many branches are there in the U.S. government?
    5
    2
    3
    4
    30s
  • Q9
    Which document serves as the supreme law of the United States?
    Emancipation Proclamation
    Bill of Rights
    Declaration of Independence
    Constitution
    30s
  • Q10
    Who is the head of the Executive branch of the U.S. government?
    Secretary of State
    President
    Chief Justice
    Speaker of the House
    30s
  • Q11
    How many total amendments are there in the U.S. Constitution?
    10
    20
    27
    15
    30s
  • Q12
    How many total members are there in the U.S. Congress?
    535
    100
    435
    50
    30s
  • Q13
    Which document establishes the framework and principles of the U.S. government?
    The Declaration of Independence
    The Bill of Rights
    The U.S. Constitution
    The Emancipation Proclamation
    30s
  • Q14
    Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for interpreting laws?
    The Senate
    The Legislative Branch
    The Judicial Branch
    The Executive Branch
    30s
  • Q15
    What 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

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