Understanding US Politics

What is the highest court in the United States?

• Federal Trade Commission

• District Court

• Supreme Court

• Court of Appeals

How many amendments are in the US Constitution?

• 25

• 27

• 30

• 20

What is the voting age in the United States?

• 17 years old

• 21 years old

• 16 years old

• 18 years old

Who is responsible for making federal laws?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• State Legislatures

• The United States Congress

What are the two major political parties in the US?

• Socialist Party and Independent Party

• Constitution Party and Reform Party

• Democratic Party and Republican Party

• Libertarian Party and Green Party

What is the purpose of tariffs in international trade?

• To promote international cooperation and trade agreements

• To increase the price of imported goods for consumers

• To eliminate competition from foreign markets

• The purpose of tariffs in international trade is to protect domestic industries and generate government revenue.

Who is the current Secretary of State?

• Mike Pompeo

• John Kerry

• Antony Blinken

• Hillary Clinton

What is the Bill of Rights?

• A declaration of independence from Britain.

• A list of state laws in the U.S.

• The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

• The preamble to the U.S. Constitution.

What is the process for a bill to become a law?

• A bill is enacted once it receives a majority vote from the public.

• A bill becomes a law after being approved by the Supreme Court.

• A bill automatically becomes a law after 30 days if not vetoed.

• A bill becomes a law after being passed by both chambers of Congress and signed by the President.

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

• 13th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 14th Amendment