WorksheetsWhat Do You Know About American Government?
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the minimum age to become a senator?
25
30
35
40
Which is NOT a type of Congressional Committee
Standing
Civil
Joint
Select
Who is the head of the Department of Justice?
Supreme Court
Chief of Justice
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Which of the following is NOT explicitly prohibited by the Constitution
Employment Discrimination
Voter Discrimination
Excessive Bail
Search of property without a warrant
What is the correct line of succession if the President dies, is removed from office or resigns?
VP, President Pro Tempore, Speaker of the House, Secretary of State
VP, Speaker of House, President Pro Tempore, Secretary of State
VP, Secretary of State, Speaker of House, President Pro Tempore
VP, Speaker of House, Secretary of State, President Protempore
In what year was the Voting Rights act signed, which assured full voting rights to African Americans?
1965
1959
1963
1971
How many elected members are there in the United States House of Representatives?
275
435
100
538
Which amendment states that "cruel and unuusal punishment [shall not be] inflicted"?
6
7
8
9
Which federal cabinet department is the youngest?
Health and Human Services
Energy
Housing and Urban Development
Homeland Security
Who is the only President to serve more than 2 terms?
FDR
Grant
Monroe
Jefferson
Who gets to elect the President in case of a Tie?
House of Representatives
Senate
Supreme Court
How many justices need to agree to hear a case in the Supreme Court?
3
4
5
6
How long is a Senator's Term?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Which of the following does Congress NOT have the authority to do?
Enact Laws
Declare War
Appoint Heads of Federal Agencies
Impeach the President
How many amendments are there to the US Constitution?
22
27
24
26
