U.S. Government Structures and Processes Quiz

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Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for interpreting laws?

Executive

Legislative

Judicial

Administrative

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

4 years

6 years

8 years

10 years

What is the primary responsibility of the U.S. House of Representatives?

Approving presidential appointments

Impeaching federal officials

Approving treaties

Confirming Supreme Court nominees

Who is the head of the Executive Branch of the U.S. government?

Secretary of State

Chief Justice

Speaker of the House

President

How many total members are there in the U.S. Senate?

100

150

200

Who has the power to declare war according to the U.S. Constitution?

President

Congress

Supreme Court

State Governors

Which of the following is NOT a duty of the President of the United States?

Appointing federal judges

Vetoing legislation

Declaring war

Ratifying treaties

What is the role of the Speaker of the House in the U.S. government?

Presides over the Senate

Leads the House of Representatives

Advises the President

Leads the Supreme Court

What is the minimum age requirement to become President of the United States?

30 years old

35 years old

40 years old

45 years old

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Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of speech?

First Amendment

Second Amendment

Fourth Amendment

Fifth Amendment

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What is the purpose of the U.S. Supreme Court?

Interpreting the Constitution

Passing laws

Enforcing laws