#1
Which document outlines the fundamental principles and laws that govern the United States?
The Magna Carta
The Bill of Rights
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
#2
Who is considered the 'Father of the Constitution'?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
John Adams
#3
How many total amendments are there in the U.S. Constitution?
#4
What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
#5
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Fourth Amendment
#6
What is the minimum age requirement to be President of the United States?
35 years
30 years
40 years
45 years
#7
What is the term length for a U.S. Representative?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
#8
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of speech?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
#9
Who has the power to veto bills passed by Congress?
The President
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
The Vice President
#10
Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Dred Scott v. Sandford
#11
Which branch of government has the power to declare war?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Military
#12
What is the main purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?
To establish the rights of citizens
To outline the responsibilities of government
To explain the structure of the federal government
To state the goals of the Constitution
#13
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
Thirteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Twentieth Amendment
#14
Who has the authority to nominate federal judges?
Congress
The President
The Supreme Court
State Governors
#15
What principle is established by the 'separation of powers' doctrine?
The division of governmental responsibilities among different branches
The concentration of power in a single branch of government
The unlimited power of the executive branch
The domination of the judiciary over the legislative branch
#16
Who presides over the impeachment trials of a U.S. president?
Chief Justice of the United States
Vice President
Speaker of the House
Senate Majority Leader
#17
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of American governance?
Federalism
Equality
Sovereignty
Anarchy