What is the primary characteristic of the U.S. political system?
a) Federalism
b) Unitary system
c) Monarchy
d) One-party rule
Who is the head of government in the U.S.?
a) The President
b) The Speaker of the House
c) The Supreme Court Chief Justice
d) The Senate Majority Leader
Which body has the power to impeach the President of the United States?
a) The Senate
b) The Supreme Court
c) The House of Representatives
d) The President himself
What system of government does the United States use?
a) Parliamentary democracy
b) Presidential system
c) Absolute monarchy
d) Authoritarian regime
How long is the term of a U.S. President?
a) 4 years
b) 5 years
c) 6 years
d) 8 years
Which of the following is true about the U.S. Senate?
a) It is the lower house of Congress
b) Senators serve for 4 years
c) Each state has two Senators
d) Senators are appointed by the President
What is the primary function of the U.S. House of Representatives?
a) To approve presidential appointments
b) To create and pass laws
c) To review decisions made by the Supreme Court
d) To manage foreign relations
Who holds the power to appoint U.S. federal judges, including Supreme Court justices?
a) The House of Representatives
b) The President
c) The Senate Majority Leader
d) The Chief Justice
What is the role of the U.S. Supreme Court?
a) To enforce laws
b) To interpret the Constitution and laws
c) To create laws
d) To veto presidential decisions
Which of the following is the U.S. political party system?
a) Two-party system
b) Multi-party system
c) One-party system
d) No party system
How often are U.S. Congressional elections held?
a) Every 2 years
b) Every 4 years
c) Every 6 years
d) Every 8 years
What power does the U.S. Congress have regarding presidential decisions?
a) To dissolve the presidency
b) To override a presidential veto
c) To appoint the President
d) To impeach Supreme Court justices
What is the role of the U.S. Vice President?
a) To create laws
b) To act as the head of Congress
c) To replace the President in case of incapacity
d) To manage foreign relations
Which of the following is a right of U.S. citizens?
a) The right to make laws
b) The right to impeach the President
c) The right to vote in federal elections
d) The right to select the Supreme Court justices
What is the method for electing the U.S. President?
a) Direct popular vote
b) By Congress
c) Electoral College
d) Presidential appointments
What is the U.S. system of checks and balances?
a) A system where one branch of government can control another
b) A system where the President has absolute power
c) A system where all branches are independent of each other
d) A system where only Congress has the power to make laws
How long is a U.S. Senate term?
a) 2 years
b) 4 years
c) 6 years
d) 8 years
Which body of the U.S. government has the power to declare war?
a) The President
b) The Supreme Court
c) The House of Representatives
d) The Senate
What is the purpose of the U.S. Constitution?
a) To limit presidential power
b) To establish the principles and framework of the government
c) To give the Supreme Court unlimited power
d) To define the powers of the Senate
What is the role of political parties in the U.S.?
a) To directly appoint federal judges
b) To manage the judiciary
c) To represent ideologies and elect candidates
d) To implement laws passed by Congress
How many justices are there in the U.S. Supreme Court?
a) 5
b) 7
c) 9
d) 11
Who has the power to approve or reject treaties made by the U.S. President?
a) The House of Representatives
b) The Senate
c) The Supreme Court
d) The Vice President
What is the highest law of the land in the U.S.?
a) The Declaration of Independence
b) The Bill of Rights
c) The U.S. Constitution
d) The Federalist Papers
How is a U.S. Supreme Court judge appointed?
a) Elected by the people
b) Appointed by the Senate
c) Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate
d) Appointed by Congress
What is the role of the U.S. Cabinet?
a) To pass laws
b) To advise the President on various issues
c) To manage foreign relations
d) To oversee state governments
What is a filibuster in the U.S. Senate?
a) A form of vote suppression
b) A tactic used to delay or block a vote on a bill
c) A form of protest in the House of Representatives
d) A method for electing Senators
Which of the following is a power of the U.S. President?
a) To make laws
b) To enforce laws and command the military
c) To appoint justices to the Supreme Court
d) Both b and c
What is the role of the U.S. Electoral College?
a) To elect Congress members
b) To approve presidential nominees
c) To elect the President and Vice President
d) To draft the Constitution
Which of the following powers does Congress have?
a) To declare war
b) To grant pardons
c) To appoint judges
d) To create executive orders
