FSOT : Trivia Questions On U.S. Government! Quiz
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- 1.What are the 5 reasons listed in the Preamble of the Constitution for the formation of the Constitution?
- A.
Establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty.
- B.
Establish justice, promote democracy, provide for the welfare of the people, insure the rights of the people, and promote religious liberty.
- C.
Establish freedom of religion, provide freedom of the press, allow the people to peaceably assemble, petition the Government for a redress of grievances, ensure lasting liberty.
- D.
Establish that all men are created equal; provide for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; secure these rights; establish Government as consent from the governed, throw off the Tyranny of the King of Britain.
- 2.What are the qualifications to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives?
- A.
At least 25-years-old, a natural-born citizen of the United States, living in the state he or she is elected from
- B.
At least 25-years-old, a citizen of the United States for 7 years, living in the state he or she is elected from
- C.
At least 27-years-old, a natural born citizen of the United States, living in the congressional district he or she is elected from
- D.
At least 27-years-old, a citizen of the United States for 10 years, living in the congressional district he or she is elected from
- 3.What are the qualifications to be elected to the U.S. Senate?
- A.
At least 30-years-old, a citizen of the United States for 9 years, no felony convictions, and currently residing in the state he or she is elected from
- B.
At least 30-years-old, a natural-born citizen of the United States, no felony convictions, and currently residing in the state he or she is elected from
- C.
At least 30-years-old, a citizen of the United States for 9 years, and currently resides in the state he or she was elected from
- D.
At least 30-years-old, a natural-born citizen of the United States, and currently residing in the state he or she was elected from
- 4.Which of the following term lengths is mismatched with its office?
- A.
2 years - House of Representatives
- B.
4 years - U.S. Senate
- C.
4 years - U.S. Presidency
- D.
6 years - U.S. Senate
- 5.Who is President of the Senate?
- A.
The president pro tempore
- B.
The Senate Majority Leader
- C.
The Vice President of the United States
- D.
The House Majority Leader
- 6.Prior to the Seventeenth Amendment, how were U.S. Senators elected?
- A.
Elected by popular vote
- B.
Appointed by State governors
- C.
Elected by State legislatures
- D.
Appointed by the President
- 7.U.S. Representatives in the House of Representatives are currently apportioned according to which formula?
- A.
One Representative per 30,000 citizens
- B.
One Representative per 30,000 citizens, with slaves counting at 3/5 a person
- C.
The population of the U.S. at the last census, divided by 50
- D.
The population of the U.S. at the last census, divided by 435
- 8.How are vacancies in the U.S. House of Representatives filled?
- A.
By special election
- B.
By gubernatorial appointment
- C.
By presidential appointment
- D.
By the runner-up in the previous election
- 9.How are vacancies in the U.S. Senate filled?
- A.
By special election
- B.
By gubernatorial appointment
- C.
By presidential appointment
- D.
By the runner-up of the previous election
- 10.Congress must meet at least ______ time(s) per year.
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
There is no minimum requirement
- 11.During a session of Congress, neither house may adjourn for more than _____ without consent of the other.
- A.
1 day
- B.
3 days
- C.
7 days
- D.
14 days
- 12.All bills for raising revenue must originate where?
- A.
In the House of Representatives
- B.
In the Senate
- C.
In the White House
- D.
In a joint session of Congress
- 13.Presidential vetoes can be overcome by:
- A.
Nothing. A Presidential veto is binding.
- B.
A 2/3 majority in both houses in Congress.
- C.
A popular state referendum where more than 2/3 of the states pass the bill.
- D.
A popular election where more than 2/3 of Americans pass the bill.
- 14.The President has ________ day(s) (excluding Sundays) to veto a bill.
- A.
1
- B.
7
- C.
10
- D.
30
- 15.True or False: The President of the United States has line-item veto power.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 16.Defense appropriations made by Congress are only valid for how long?
- A.
1 year
- B.
2 years
- C.
3 years
- D.
5 years
- 17.Which of the following is NOT a power granted to Congress under the Constitution?
- A.
To borrow money on the credit of the United States
- B.
To negotiate treaties with foreign nations
- C.
To negotiate commerce with foreign nations
- D.
Establish immigration and naturalization laws
- E.
To coin money
- 18.Which of the following is NOT a power granted to Congress under the Constitution?
- A.
Provide punishment for counterfeiting
- B.
Establish post offices
- C.
Grant patents
- D.
Create federal courts under the Supreme Court
- E.
Tax state exports
- 19.Which of the following is NOT a power granted to Congress under the Constitution?
- A.
Power to declare war
- B.
Power to raise an army
- C.
Power to institute an army draft
- D.
Power to veto military action proposed by the President
- E.
Power to govern and discipline the militia
- 20.The precursor to the current Constitution was known by what name?
- A.
Articles of Confederation
- B.
The States' Compact
- C.
The Magna Carta
- D.
The Great Charter
- 21.The U.S. Constitution was ratified in what year?
- A.
1774
- B.
1776
- C.
1787
- D.
1796
- 22.The "Great Compromise" refers to what?
- A.
An agreement allowing slave holding states to join the Union.
- B.
An agreement providing for population-based representation in the House and equal representation in the Senate.
- C.
An agreement allowing blacks, but not women, to vote.
- D.
An agreement allowing Indian tribes to remain sovereign entities on Federal land.
- 23.Under the original Constitution, only one branch of government was designed to be directly elected by the people. What branch was this?
- A.
The House of Representatives
- B.
The Senate
- C.
The Presidency
- D.
Federal Judges
- 24.In years between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution being ratified, the United States was governed by which body?
- A.
A unicameral Congress
- B.
The Presidency, under George Washington
- C.
A bicameral Congress
- D.
There was no federal government during these years.
- 25.Under the original Constitution, who could vote in Federal elections?
- A.
White, land-owning men.
- B.
All white men, regardless of land ownership.
- C.
All men, regardless of race or land ownership.
- D.
Each state set its own standards.
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