U.S Government Questionnaire

Which of the following has the lawmaking power of the U.S. government?

Congress

The President

The Supreme Court

The Cabinet

How long is the term of officer for a member in the House of Representatives?

Two Years

Three Years

Four Years

Six Years

Each state is represented by how many U.S. Senators?

Two

Four

Five

The number varies from state to state

Which of the following responsibilities belong only to the U.S. Senate?

Introducing tax bills

Ratifying treaties

Nominating federal judges

Declaring war

A president is allowed a maximum of how many terms?

One term

Two terms

Three terms

An unlimited number of terms

Who elects the president?

A majority of the adult population

A majority of the members of the Electoral College

Members of the two major parties

A majority of registered voters

Who serves as commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the United States?

The president

The joint chiefs of staff

The secretary of defense

A five-star general named by the president

Which of these has responsibility for deciding whether certain laws are allowed by the U.S. Constitution?

The Congress

The President

The Supreme Court

"We, the people."

How long is the term of a Supreme Court Justice?

Four years

Six Years

Ten Years

For life

What qualifications for being a Supreme Court Justice are mentioned in the U.S. constitution?

A justice must be over 50 years old

A justice must be a U.S. Citizen

A justice must have a law degree

No qualifications are mentioned