WNQ: US Government

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Inspired by the passion expressed by so many of us for the current election, and by so many of us expressing our views so openly and vocally about the current government, here is a quiz to see how truly well-informed you are about the current US Government and the history of our government. Good luck!

1

The 3 branches of the US federal government outlined in the first three articles of the US Constitution are:
- Executive, Judicial, Press
- Judicial, Scientific, Legislative
- Judicial, Executive, Legislative
- Presidency, Electoral College, Press
- Executive, Homeland Security, Judicial
2

The current serving US Secretary of Defense is:
- Henry Paulson
- Robert Gates
- Condoleezza Rice
- Donald Rumsfeld
- Robert McNamara
3

The current serving US Speaker of the House of Representatives is:
- Nancy Pelosi
- Newt Gingrich
- Condoleezza Rice
- Lorraine C. Miller
- Daniel P. Beard
4

Which of the following individuals still sit as an active, serving member of the US Supreme Court:
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- William Rehnquist
- Thurgood Marshall
- Sandra Day O'Connor
- All of the above
5

What is the length of a single term for a United States Senator?
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 6 years
- 8 years
6

In which of the following can the phrase "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal," be found?
- The US Constitution
- The Declaration of Independence
- The Gettysburg Address
- The Magna Carta
- The United States Bill of Rights
7

Which individual presides over the Senate and may cast a vote only in the case of a tie?
- The President of the United States
- The Vice-President of the United States
- The Speaker of the House
- The Secretary of the Interior
- The President Pro Tempore of the Senate
8

The 4th Amendment is best known for providing:
- protection from unreasonable search and seizure
- protection of women's right to vote
- protection for the right to bear arms
- a civil trial by jury
- term limits of 2 terms to the office of president
9

The first in line of the presidential line of succession, should the president become unfit to perform his/her duties, is the Vice President. The third in line is:
- The Secretary of State
- The Attorney General
- The Speaker of the House of Representatives
- The President Pro Tempore of the Senate
- The Secretary of Homeland Security
10

The flag of the United States of America contains how many total red and white stripes?
- 10
- 13
- 15
- 18
- None of the above
11

In a US Presidential election, the minimum number of electoral votes needed for a candidate to be elected without congressional intervention is:
- 51
- 180
- 270
- 355
- 538
12

As specified in the US Constitution, the minimum age (in years) an individual must be before he/she can hold the office of US President is:
- 21
- 25
- 30
- 35
- 40
13

Which of the following was affirmed by US Constitutional amendment the earliest in history?
- Limit presidential election to 2 terms.
- Establish the direct election of US senators by citizen vote.
- Prohibit the manufacturing, export, or import of alcoholic beverages.
- Prohibit gender from being a voting qualification in federal elections.
- Prohibit race/color from being a voting qualification in federal elections.
14

Alexander Graham Bell was:
- the 17th president of the United States.
- Vice President under Rutherford B. Hayes.
- shot and killed by Aaron Burr in a duel.
- a "founding father" who signed the Declaration of Independence.
- none of the above.
15

The US Constitution was adopted in which of the following years:
- 1772
- 1776
- 1787
- 1800
- 1822
16

Which of the following men were never a United States President:
- Alexander Hamilton
- Franklin Pierce
- William McKinley
- Martin Van Buren
- Warren Harding
17

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WNQ: US Government

The 3 branches of the US federal government outlined in the first three articles of the US Constitution are:

The current serving US Secretary of Defense is:

The current serving US Speaker of the House of Representatives is:

Which of the following individuals still sit as an active, serving member of the US Supreme Court:

What is the length of a single term for a United States Senator?

In which of the following can the phrase "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal," be found?

Which individual presides over the Senate and may cast a vote only in the case of a tie?

The 4th Amendment is best known for providing:

The first in line of the presidential line of succession, should the president become unfit to perform his/her duties, is the Vice President. The third in line is:

The flag of the United States of America contains how many total red and white stripes?

In a US Presidential election, the minimum number of electoral votes needed for a candidate to be elected without congressional intervention is:

As specified in the US Constitution, the minimum age (in years) an individual must be before he/she can hold the office of US President is:

Which of the following was affirmed by US Constitutional amendment the earliest in history?

Alexander Graham Bell was:

The US Constitution was adopted in which of the following years:

Which of the following men were never a United States President:

Everyone is different, and so are their answers. What is your:

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