United States Government Quiz

United States Government Quiz

6th Grade

43 Qs

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United States Government Quiz

United States Government Quiz

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the executive branch of the United States?

To interpret laws

To pass bills created by Congress into law

To fund government actions

To conduct diplomacy with other countries only

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many terms can the President of the United States serve according to the 22nd Amendment?

One six-year term

Two four-year terms

Three four-year terms

Unlimited terms as long as they are re-elected

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a power of the executive branch?

Signing bills into law

Appointing federal judges

Granting pardons for state crimes

Acting as commander in chief of the military

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?

To ensure that no branch of government becomes too powerful

To allow the President to veto any bill without Congress overriding it

To give the executive branch full control over the legislative branch

To enable the President to fund any action without congressional approval

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can Congress override a Presidential veto?

With a simple majority vote

With a two-thirds majority vote

By taking the issue to the Supreme Court

By waiting for the next presidential term

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main job of the House of Representatives?

To elect the President

To vote on new laws

To appoint Supreme Court Justices

To conduct foreign policy negotiations

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many representatives were there in the first Congress?

435

100

65

50

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