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Bar Exam Questions: Quiz!

Bar Exam Questions: Quiz! tests knowledge on U.S. governmental powers and roles, including Congress's authority to declare war and coin money, and the President's role as military commander. It assesses understanding of term...

Questions: 22 | Attempts: 2376 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

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Who has the power to declare war?

The President

The Senate

The Commander in Chief

Congress

U. S. Judiciary System Trivia Quiz!

Explore the U.S. Judiciary System with this trivia quiz! Dive into the roles, historical perspectives, and influential legal decisions shaping U.S. public policy. Perfect for learners interested in law, governance, and American...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 163 | Last updated: Mar 18, 2023

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The dramatic and sometimes bitter conflict surrounding some Supreme Court nominations can only be explained by the fact that

There are only nine people on the Court at any given point in time

The Court plays such a large role in making public policy

The partisan balance of the Court is quite skewed

President's rarely seek the "advice" of the Senate

Nominees are rarely qualified for the job

A Quiz On Chapter 12 : Congress

It’s never too late to start coming to grips with how the government running your country is handled, and today we’ll be looking at the bicameral legislature of the Federal government of the United States, the U.S....

Questions: 49 | Attempts: 213 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

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In recent years, congressional tasks have become more and more difficult.

True

False

What Do You Know About The Branches Of U.S Government? Trivia Quiz

The United States government is based on the concept of federalism and republicanism, in which power is distributed between the federal and state government. The federal government is constituted of three distinct branches called...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1405 | Last updated: Sep 12, 2023

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Which branch of government is the President part of?

Judicial

Executive

Legislative

FSOT : Trivia Questions On U.S. Government! Quiz

How much do you understand about the United States government? Do you think you can pass this quiz? You will need to know the reasons listed in the Preamble to the constitution for the formation of the constitution, what the...

Questions: 74 | Attempts: 399 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

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What are the 5 reasons listed in the Preamble of the Constitution for the formation of the Constitution?

Establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty.

Establish justice, promote democracy, provide for the welfare of the people, insure the rights of the people, and promote religious liberty.

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.

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.

Recent U.S. Government Quizzes

Us Gov. - Unit 2

Explore key aspects of the U.S. government in this focused study module. Assess your understanding of governmental structure, political processes, and civic responsibilities. Ideal for students preparing for advanced placements...

Questions: 27 | Attempts: 10 | Last updated: Aug 4, 2025

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What is a bicameral legislature?

Allowing the public to directly vote on all proposed legislation without representatives.

Having three separate legislative branches with equal power.

Combining the executive and legislative branches into one governing body.

Separating the legislature into two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives

The Ultimate Politics Quiz

The Ultimate Politics Quiz assesses your knowledge of U.S. government structures, including age requirements for political offices, roles of the Vice President, and recent constitutional amendments. This quiz is ideal for...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 122 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022

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How old do you have to be to be a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?

15 Years Old

42 Years Old

25 Years Old

50 Years Old

FSOT FSOT Prep Test

A primer on the U.S. Constitution and U.S. Government designed to help prepare you for the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT). The test questions are randomized from a database of hundreds, so you can repeat the test and answer...

Questions: 74 | Attempts: 490 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
What are the 5 reasons listed in the Preamble of the Constitution for the formation of the Constitution?

Establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty.

Establish justice, promote democracy, provide for the welfare of the people, insure the rights of the people, and promote religious liberty.

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.

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.