Government - U.S. Constitution

What branch of government enforces the law?

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

Who fills the vacancy of a Senator when there is an opening in that office?

• President

• Supreme Court

• Governor of the state

How long is the term of office for a U.S. Senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• life

Whose responsibility is it to produce the national budget?

• President

• House of Representatives

• Supreme Court

• Senate

What is the main duty of the legislative branch?

• make laws

• enforce laws

• interpret laws

What amendments to the U.S. Constitution make up the Bill of Rights?

• first ten

• 14th, 15th, and 16th

• Amendments 21 thru 27

The Declaration of Independence was written in what year?

• 1776

• 1787

• 1789

What fraction of the Senate is elected every two years?

• one third

• two thirds

• three fifths

• all members of the Senate

At what age can a citizen vote?

• 16

• 18

• 21

How can senators prevent a vote on a bill?

• veto

• amnesty

• filibuster