2024 Civics Exam Part B

What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?

• Declaration of Independence
• The U.S. Constitution
• The Bill of Rights
• The Articles of Confederation

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

• The Executive and Legislative Branches
• The Congress and the President
• The Senate and House of Representatives
• None of the above

Congress is part of the _________________ branch of the US Government.

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial
• None of the above

Which of the following is a power of the U.S. Congress?

• Declares war
• Commands the US military
• Appoints Federal Judges
• Enforces the laws

How many U.S. senators are there?

• 50
• 100
• 435
• 535

How long is a term for a U.S. senator?

• 2
• 4
• 6
• 8

Who are Nevada's current U.S. senators? (choose 2)

• Catherine Cortez Masto
• Stephen Horsford
• Kevin McCarthy
• Jacky Rosen

How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

• 50
• 100
• 435
• 535

How long is a term of office for a member of the House of Representatives?

• 2
• 4
• 6
• 8

What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

• Steven Horsford
• Kevin McCarthy
• Mike Johnson
• Nancy Pelosi