American Government Recap Quiz

In the case of a tied vote in the U.S. Senate, who casts the deciding vote?

• The Vice President

• The President

• The Senate Majority Leader

• The Senate Parliamentarian

A filibuster in the U.S. Senate can be used to prevent legislation from coming to a vote. Of the 100 U.S. Senators, how many votes are needed to end a filibuster?

• 50

• 44

• 60

• 20

How is the number of terms a president can serve determined?

• There is no limit to the number of terms a president can serve

• The 22nd Amendment of the Constitution

• Article II of the U.S. Constitution

• Custom and precedent

The United States Electoral College...

• Is another name for the U.S. Congress

• Supervises the presidential debates

• Trains those who run for political office

• Is an assembly that formally elects the president

Which of the following rights is guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution?

• The right of free speech

• The right to bear arms

• The right to privacy

• The right to remain silent

Which political party currently has a majority in the U.S. Senate?

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Green Party

• Dance Party

Which political party currently has a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives?

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Dance Party

• Yellow Party

Who drafted the U.S. Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• King George III

How many members are there of the U.S. Senate?

• 200

• 50

• 150

• 100

How many members are there of the United States House of Representatives

• 250

• 100

• 435

• 200