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1.

Who has the power to declare war?
- A.
  
  The President
- B.
  
  The Senate
- C.
  
  The Commander in Chief
- D.
  
  Congress
2.

Who has the power to print and coin money?
- A.
  
  Congress
- B.
  
  The House of Representatives
- C.
  
  The President
- D.
  
  The Senate
3.

Who is the commander in chief of the U.S. military forces?
- A.
  
  The Speaker of the House
- B.
  
  The President
- C.
  
  The Commander of the Armed Forces
- D.
  
  The President of the Senate
4.

What is the length of a term of office for members of the United States Senate?
- A.
  
  Two Years
- B.
  
  Four Years
- C.
  
  Six Years
- D.
  
  Eight Years
5.

What is the length of a term of office for members of the U.S. House of Representatives?
- A.
  
  Two Years
- B.
  
  Four Years
- C.
  
  Six Years
- D.
  
  Eight Years
6.

What is the length of a term of office for the president of the United States?
- A.
  
  Two Years
- B.
  
  Four Years
- C.
  
  Six Years
- D.
  
  Eight Years
7.

How old must one be to hold the office of president of the United States?
- A.
  
  18 years old
- B.
  
  35 years old
- C.
  
  40 years old
- D.
  
  45 years old
8.

How many justices on the Supreme Court are there?
- A.
  
  5
- B.
  
  7
- C.
  
  8
- D.
  
  9
9.

What is the length of the term of office for justices of the U. S. Supreme Court?
- A.
  
  10 years
- B.
  
  25 years
- C.
  
  35 years
- D.
  
  Lifetime
10.

Who has the power to settle disputes between different states?
- A.
  
  The Senate
- B.
  
  The President
- C.
  
  The Federal Courts
- D.
  
  The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
11.

Who has the power to propose a law to raise revenue (a tax law)?
- A.
  
  House of Representatives
- B.
  
  The Senate
- C.
  
  The State Legislatures
- D.
  
  The Supreme Court
12.

Who must approve judges, cabinet members, and ambassadors that the president appoints to government positions?
- A.
  
  The Vice President
- B.
  
  The Supreme Court
- C.
  
  Congress
- D.
  
  Senate
13.

Who has the power to veto laws?
- A.
  
  The President
- B.
  
  The Supreme Court
- C.
  
  The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
- D.
  
  The Senate
14.

How many amendments have been made to the Constitution?
- A.
  
  10
- B.
  
  17
- C.
  
  23
- D.
  
  27
15.

How many members of Congress are there?
- A.
  
  421
- B.
  
  515
- C.
  
  254
- D.
  
  535
16.

What is the “supreme law of the land”?
- A.
  
  Any law made directly by the people
- B.
  
  The Constitution
- C.
  
  The Decisions of the Supreme Court
- D.
  
  Any law made by Congress
17.

Who has the power to nominate ambassadors, public ministers, or other officers of the United States, such as members of the cabinet?
- A.
  
  The Congress
- B.
  
  The Senate
- C.
  
  The Secretary of State
- D.
  
  The President
18.

How old must a person be to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives?
- A.
  
  21
- B.
  
  25
- C.
  
  30
- D.
  
  35
19.

What fraction of states must ratify an amendment to the Constitution?
- A.
  
  More than 1/2
- B.
  
  2/3
- C.
  
  3/4
- D.
  
  9/13
20.

How many branches does the American government have?
- A.
  
  3
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  4
- D.
  
  1
21.

Which amendment guarantees women's sufferage?
- A.
  
  18th Amendment
- B.
  
  19th Amendment
- C.
  
  22nd Amendment
- D.
  
  23rd Amendment
22.

What description best fits the meaning of the phrase "Checks and Balances"?
- A.
  
  Managing the nation's economy and debt.
- B.
  
  Separating powers between the different branches of government.
- C.
  
  Having an equal number of senators from each state, while representation is proportional in the House.
- D.
  
  Each branch of government can stop or restrain the other branches of government.