U.S. Government and Politics Quiz Round 2

What is the term for the President's power to forgive someone for a federal crime?

• Pardon

• Clemency

• Amnesty

• Reprieve

Which landmark Supreme Court case established judicial review?

• Marbury v. Madison

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Roe v. Wade

• Plessy v. Ferguson

Who is known as the “Father of the Constitution”?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

How long is a term for a U.S. Senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Which political party is symbolized by a donkey?

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Green Party

• Libertarian Party

Which Cabinet department is responsible for foreign policy?

• Department of Defense

• Department of the Treasury

• Department of State

• Department of Homeland Security

What do we call the President's annual speech to Congress?

• Inaugural Address

• State of the Union

• Congressional Address

• Presidential Briefing

What building does Congress meet in?

• The White House

• The Pentagon

• The Capitol

• The Supreme Court

Who was the only U.S. President to serve more than two terms?

• George Washington

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

What is the minimum age to vote in a federal election?

• 16

• 18

• 21

• 25