US Government Open Note Test

The head of the Executive Branch is...

• President

• Senator

• Legislature

• Supreme Court

You cannot be subjected to cruel and unusual punishment because of what amendment?

• 2nd

• 5th

• 7th

• 8th

What "plan" of government favored small states by giving them 2 electors per state?

• The New Jersey Plan

• The Virginia Plan

• The Connecticut Plan

• The New Hampshire Plan

What amendment guarantees the right to "bear arms?"

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 6th

If Oklahoma has 13 electoral votes, how many senators does it have?

• 11

• 2

• 13

• 3

Why did America's first government, the Articles of Confederation, fail?

• It did not let the people vote

• It was impossible to make laws because there was no committee process

• It was very corrupt and had a difficult time keeping the people satisfied

• To make decisions, all states had to reach a consensus (which was very difficult)

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

• 535

• 100

• 115

• 435

How old must someone be to get elected to the Senate?

• 25

• 30

• 35

• 40

How long is the term for a Supreme Court Justice?

• Unlimited

• 2 years

• 6 years

• 12 years

How many years does a member of the House of Representatives serve?

• Unlimited

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years