Introduction to U.S. Politics Quiz 1

What are the three branches of U.S. government?

• Legislative

• Financial

• Executive

• Judicial

How many Supreme Court Justices are there?

• 5

• 6

• 8

• 9

What two groups make up Congress?

• The Governors

• The House of Representatives

• The Cabinet

• The Senate

How often is there a General Election in the U.S.?

• Every year

• Every 2 years

• Every 8 years

• Every 4 years

What important document created the 3 branches of the U.S. government and explained how they work?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Preamble

• The Constitution

Which important document explained that the U.S. was an independent nation and listed 27 complaints against Great Britain?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Preamble

Which branch of government enforces the law and makes regulations?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the law?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

Explain how the popular vote and the electoral college are used to elect the President and Vice President. (You have 5 minutes)

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