U.S. Government Quiz

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called:

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

• The Declaration of Independence

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

• 27

• 10

• 33

• 15

What is one right from the First Amendment?

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Right to a fair trial

• Freedom from taxation

The U.S. Congress is composed of which two parts?

• Senate and House of Representatives

• President and Vice President

• Supreme Court and Lower Courts

• Cabinet and Executive Office

How many U.S. Senators are there?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 2

How many U.S. House of Representatives are there?

• 435

• 100

• 50

• 535

How many years does a U.S. Senator serve for one term?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

How many years does a Representative serve for one term?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

How many years does a U.S. President serve for one term?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years