US Politics Quizz

What is the "first branch of government"?

• The presidency

• The Congress

• The Judiciary

• The People

How many votes in the electoral college are necessary to become president?

How long is one term of a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?

• 1 year.

• 2 years.

• 4 years.

• 6 years.

How long is one term of a U.S. Senator?

• 2 years.

• 4 years.

• 6 years.

• 8 years.

What is true about President Gerald Ford (1974-1977)?

• He is the only president ever successfully impeached.

• He was the first Southern Democrat as President.

• Under his administration, Apollo 11 landed on the Moon.

• He never won an election for (vice)president.

How old is the youngest member of the current U.S. Supreme Court?

• John Roberts

• Ketanji Brown Jackson

• Neil Gorsuch

• Amy Coney Barrett

Which institution wields the "power to declare war" in the U.S.?

• Congress

• President

• Both

• Not specified in the constitution.

Which state is not considered as "swing state" or "battleground state" in 2024?

• Michigan

• Pennsylvania

• West Virginia

• Wisconsin

• Georgia

Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?

• Mitch McConnel (R-KT)

• Kevin McCarthy (R-CA)

• Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)

• Mike Johnson (R-LA)

The electoral college has 538 electors. What happens if two candidates receive 269 votes each?

• New election

• President of Senate becomes U.S. President

• House of Repr. decides on presidency

• Popular vote decides election.