Every American Should Be Able to Answer These 12 Questions...Can You?
Think you know the nuts and bolts of the U.S. government? Not even the most seasoned politicians have mastered them all, but how well do you know the basics? Take our fun quiz and see!
Who heads up the Executive Branch?
Chief of Staff
President
How many branches of federal government are there?
2
5
4
3
What prevents one branch of government from overstepping its authority?
Congressional oversight
Separation of powers
Presidential veto
If both President and Vice President can't serve out their terms, who becomes President?
The Secretary of State
The Speaker of the House
Chief Justice of the United States
What is the national anthem?
America the Beautiful
The Star-Spangled Banner
Georgia On My Mind
Pokerface
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
The Declaration of Independence
The Gettysburg Address
The Bill of Rights
The Constitution
How many justices sit on the Supreme Court?
6
7
9
Each state has how many Senators?
2
3
It depends on the size of the state
What day of the year do Americans vote for President?
A pre-selected Tuesday in November
The first Tuesday in November
The first Tuesday after a first Monday in November
The second Tuesday in November
There are how many voting members in the House of Representatives?
436
435
336
Which of the following is not protected by the First Amendment?
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of the Press
Petition and Assembly
Right to Privacy
How many amendments are part of the Constitution?
10
27
16
You might be expert in something, which is great, but the state of your civics awareness needs a little repair work. You have to start somewhere, but American is all about self-improvement: better luck next time!
Technically speaking you failed, but this is a quiz, not a test -- so cheer up! You weren't sleeping but you still need to bone up on your American civics. A little studying and you'll be set. There's still hope for a brighter tomorrow!
Good showing! Though your civics might be little rusty you definitely have a sense of what makes America tick in terms of the governmental ins and outs. Why not give the quiz another go and see how you do?
Were you born on the Fourth of July? Maybe not, but you sure are a hotshot when it comes to American civics! Clearly somebody's done their homework here. You've done Uncle Sam proud, so celebrate!