Q. What type of democracy does the United States follow?
a) Liberal representative democracy
b) Direct democracy
c) Constitutional monarchy
d) Socialist democracy
Q. The U.S. presidential system has been adopted by many countries after what historical event?
a) Decolonization
b) The American Revolution
c) The Civil War
d) The Industrial Revolution
Q. Where is the headquarters of all three branches of the U.S. federal government?
a) New York City
b) Los Angeles
c) Washington, D.C.
d) Chicago
Q. What system regulates the federal government to prevent any branch from becoming too powerful?
a) Federalism
b) Checks and balances
c) Direct democracy
d) Popular sovereignty
Q. How many chambers make up the U.S. Congress?
a) Three
b) One
c) Four
d) Two
Q. Which legislative body is responsible for making federal law in the United States?
a) The Supreme Court
b) The President
c) The U.S. Congress
d) The Cabinet
Q. How many members are in the U.S. Senate?
a) 100
b) 50
c) 435
d) 200
Q. How long is the term for a U.S. senator?
a) Six years
b) Two years
c) Four years
d) Eight years
Q. How many members are in the U.S. House of Representatives?
a) 200
b) 435
c) 500
d) 50
Q. What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?
a) Two years
b) Four years
c) Six years
d) Eight years