American Government! MCQ Test: Quiz

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How much do you understand about the American government? Would you like to try this quiz? The United States government is established on the tenets of federalism and the republic. The power is shared between the federal government and state governments. State governments have the most significant influence over most Americans' daily lives. If you want to see how much you know about the American government, this is the quiz for you.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What branch of government passes laws?

    • A.

      Legislative (congress)

    • B.

      Judicial

    • C.

      Executive

    Correct Answer
    A. Legislative (congress)
  • 2. 

    What branch of government enforces laws?

    • A.

      Legislative (congress)

    • B.

      Judicial

    • C.

      Executive

    Correct Answer
    C. Executive
  • 3. 

    What branch of government decides the constitutionality of laws?

    • A.

      Legislative (congress)

    • B.

      Judicial

    • C.

      Executive

    Correct Answer
    B. Judicial
  • 4. 

    How many senators are in the Senate?

    • A.

      50

    • B.

      100

    • C.

      200

    • D.

      435

    Correct Answer
    B. 100
  • 5. 

    How many members are there in the house of representatives?

    • A.

      535

    • B.

      100

    • C.

      435

    • D.

      50

    Correct Answer
    C. 435
  • 6. 

    How many members are there on the supreme court?

    • A.

      9

    • B.

      18

    • C.

      27

    • D.

      36

    Correct Answer
    A. 9
  • 7. 

    Who is the head of the executive branch of government?

    • A.

      President

    • B.

      Cheif justice

    • C.

      Speaker of the house

    • D.

      King

    Correct Answer
    A. President
  • 8. 

    How many members of the United Staes Congress are there in total?

    • A.

      435

    • B.

      535

    • C.

      269

    • D.

      521

    Correct Answer
    B. 535
  • 9. 

    Who is the head of the Judicial Branch?

    • A.

      Chief Justice

    • B.

      Justice of the Peace

    • C.

      President

    • D.

      Speaker of the House

    Correct Answer
    A. Chief Justice
  • 10. 

    Who is the Head of the Legislative branch?

    • A.

      Chief Justice

    • B.

      President

    • C.

      Speaker of the House

    • D.

      Governor

    Correct Answer
    C. Speaker of the House

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