- 1. American politics is a complex and dynamic field that encompasses the governance, decision-making processes, and power structures within the United States. It is characterized by a multi-party system, a federalist framework, and a system of checks and balances designed to prevent the concentration of power. Key components of American politics include elections, political parties, interest groups, and the role of the media. Issues such as healthcare, immigration, and economic policy often dominate the political discourse, shaping public opinion and influencing policymaking at the local, state, and federal levels. The American political landscape is constantly evolving, reflecting the diverse perspectives and values of its citizens while also facing challenges such as polarization, partisanship, and inequality.
Who is the current President of the United States?
A) Donald Trump
B) Hillary Clinton
C) Joe Biden
D) Barack Obama
- 2. Which document outlines the basic principles of the U.S. government?
A) Bill of Rights
B) Declaration of Independence
C) Emancipation Proclamation
D) Constitution
- 3. The Supreme Court is part of which branch of government?
A) Administrative
B) Judicial
C) Legislative
D) Executive
- 4. Which political party does not consider itself right-wing in the U.S.?
A) Conservative
B) Democratic
C) Libertarian
D) Republican
- 5. Who has the power to declare war according to the U.S. Constitution?
A) President
B) Congress
C) House of Representatives
D) Supreme Court
- 6. In which chamber of the U.S. Congress are the number of representatives per state based on population?
A) Joint Session
B) House of Representatives
C) House of Lords
D) Senate
- 7. What is the minimum age requirement to be President of the United States?
A) 35
B) 40
C) 30
D) 45
- 8. Which amendment to the Constitution granted women the right to vote?
A) 19th
B) 14th
C) 26th
D) 21st
- 9. Who is the Speaker of the House of Representatives as of 2021?
A) Mitch McConnell
B) Nancy Pelosi
C) Paul Ryan
D) Kevin McCarthy
- 10. What is the main function of the executive branch of government?
A) Interpret laws
B) Make laws
C) Review laws
D) Enforce laws
- 11. Which President is known for the New Deal programs during the Great Depression?
A) John F. Kennedy
B) Franklin D. Roosevelt
C) George W. Bush
D) Ronald Reagan
- 12. Who is the Vice President of the United States as of 2021?
A) Kamala Harris
B) Dick Cheney
C) Joe Biden
D) Mike Pence
- 13. Who is the current Secretary of State as of 2021?
A) John Kerry
B) Hillary Clinton
C) Mike Pompeo
D) Antony Blinken
- 14. Which amendment to the Constitution granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States?
A) 10th
B) 5th
C) 14th
D) 8th
- 15. What role does the Vice President play in the U.S. Senate?
A) President of the Senate
B) Speaker
C) Chief Justice
D) Majority Leader
- 16. Which branch of government carries out the laws in the United States?
A) Judicial
B) Legislative
C) Executive
D) Administrative
- 17. What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?
A) 6 years
B) 4 years
C) 2 years
D) 8 years
- 18. Who was the first President of the United States?
A) John Adams
B) George Washington
C) Andrew Jackson
D) Thomas Jefferson
- 19. In which city is the U.S. Capitol located?
A) Chicago
B) Washington, D.C.
C) Los Angeles
D) New York City
- 20. Who is responsible for appointing federal judges in the U.S.?
A) Congress
B) Attorney General
C) President
D) Supreme Court
- 21. How many total electoral votes are there in the U.S. Electoral College?
A) 538
B) 270
C) 666
D) 435
- 22. Which of the following is a power of the President?
A) Declare war
B) Create taxes
C) Impeach officials
D) Veto legislation
- 23. Who becomes President if both the President and Vice President can no longer serve?
A) Senate Majority Leader
B) Speaker of the House
C) Secretary of State
D) Attorney General
- 24. What is the number of voting members in the U.S. House of Representatives?
A) 538
B) 1000
C) 100
D) 435
- 25. How many U.S. Senators are there?
A) 435
B) 50
C) 100
D) 538
- 26. The Supreme Court has how many justices?
A) 11
B) 7
C) 9
D) 5
- 27. The Constitution of the United States was written in what year?
A) 1793
B) 1787
C) 1776
D) 1805
- 28. The process of redrawing congressional district boundaries is known as:
A) Gerrymandering
B) Amendment
C) Filibustering
D) Lobbying
- 29. The 25th Amendment deals with which issue?
A) Right to privacy
B) Right to bear arms
C) Presidential succession
D) Freedom of speech
- 30. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?
A) 14th Amendment
B) 15th Amendment
C) 19th Amendment
D) 13th Amendment
- 31. An individual's right against self-incrimination is protected by:
A) Fifth Amendment
B) Fourth Amendment
C) First Amendment
D) Eighth Amendment
- 32. Which branch of the US government is responsible for making laws?
A) Legislative
B) Administrative
C) Executive
D) Judicial
- 33. Which entity has the power to review the constitutionality of laws in the United States?
A) Attorney General
B) Supreme Court
C) President
D) Congress
- 34. Which landmark 1964 Act banned discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or origin?
A) Voting Rights Act
B) Civil Rights Act
C) Equal Rights Amendment
D) Emancipation Proclamation
- 35. What is the term for the principle that government authority is derived from the people?
A) Checks and balances
B) Separation of powers
C) Popular sovereignty
D) Federalism
- 36. Which amendment to the US Constitution guarantees freedom of speech?
A) First
B) Fourth
C) Tenth
D) Eighth
- 37. In the United States, what is the age requirement to vote in federal elections?
A) 18
B) 25
C) 21
D) 16
- 38. Who is the chief legal officer of the United States government?
A) Attorney General
B) Chief Justice
C) Secretary of State
D) Speaker of the House
- 39. Which political party is symbolized by an elephant?
A) Republican
B) Democratic
C) Green
D) Libertarian
- 40. What is the maximum number of terms a US President can serve?
A) 1
B) 3
C) 4
D) 2
- 41. What is the term for the practice of granting favors or giving contracts in exchange for political support?
A) Graft
B) Patronage
C) Embezzlement
D) Racketeering
- 42. What is the term for an election in which voters can remove an official from office before their term is over?
A) Referendum
B) General election
C) Primary election
D) Recall election
- 43. What is the capital city of California?
A) Sacramento
B) San Francisco
C) San Diego
D) Los Angeles
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