Intro to U.S. Government Quick Quiz

In the case of a tied vote in the U.S. Senate, is the deciding vote cast by...

• 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?

• 51

• 60

• 67

• 70

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

• Article II of the Constitution

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

• The 22nd Amendment of the Constitution

• Custom and precedent

The U.S. Electoral College ...

• Trains those who run for political office

• Is an assembly that formally elects the President

• Is another name for the U.S. Congress

• Supervises the Presidential debates

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

• The right to free speech

• The right to bear arms

• The right to privacy

• The right to remain silent

Do you happen to know which political party currently has a majority in the U.S. Senate?

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Libertarian Party

• Constitution Party

Do you happen to know which political party has a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives?

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Libertarian Pary

• Constitution Party

Who is the current Speaker of the United States House of Representatives?

• Nancy Pelosi

• Paul Ryan

• Kevin McCarthy

• Mike Johnson

Who is the current majority leader of the United States Senate?

• Harry Reid

• Mitch McConnell

• Chuck Schumer

• Bill Frist

How many amendments are there to the United States Constitution?

• 10

• 24

• 26

• 27