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American Politics and its history, make for an excellent source of interesting trivia. The below 181 trivia questions and answers cover the politics of the United States of America, specifically the evolution of the structure of government and how it currently exists. The government and politics of the United States of America is relatively young in comparison to the rest of the world, but it is fascinating. So whether you are looking for a simple way to brush up on American politics, learn interesting trivia, or challenging your friends to a trivia night, these 181 U.S. political trivia questions and answers will provide a simple and casual way to really understand the political structure of the United States of America. I hope you enjoy them! 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Every Four Years Every Two Years Every Three Years Every Year Page 2 of 179 Which branch the the U.S. Government does the Supreme Court fall under? The Executive Branch The Federal Branch The Legislative Branch The Judicial Branch Page 3 of 179 Which member of the United States government nominates federal judges? The President The Speaker of the House The Vice President The Secretary of State Page 4 of 179 Which amendment to the United States Constitution, expresses the principle of federalism, by stating that the federal government has only those powers delegated to it by the Constitution, and that all other powers not forbidden to the states by the Constitution are reserved to each state? The Ninth Amendment The Eight Amendment The Eleventh Amendment The Tenth Amendment Page 5 of 179 What is the form of government in which the people have the authority to choose their governing legislators, with cornerstones including freedom of assembly and speech, inclusiveness and equality, membership, consent, voting, right to life and minority rights? Socialism Oligarchy Democracy Aristocracy Page 6 of 179 In 1935, what foundational statute of United States labor law guaranteed the right of private sector employees to engage in collective bargaining, organize into trade unions, and to strike? National Labor Relations Act of 1935 Trade Union Relations Act of 1935 Collective Bargaining Relations Act of 1935 Union Workers Relations Act of 1935 Page 7 of 179 How many years do you have to be a citizen of the United States in order to be eligible for the Senate? Fifteen Years Eleven Years Five Years Nine Years Page 8 of 179 What is the name of the specialized U.S. federal court that oversees requests for surveillance warrants against foreign spies inside the United States by federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies? The United States International Surveillance Court The United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court The United States World Surveillance Court The United States Intercontinental Surveillance Court Page 9 of 179 How many federal judicial districts are there in the United States district courts? 104 112 88 94 Page 10 of 179 Which U.S. President is the only six-star general in United States history? Zachary Taylor Andrew Jackson Ulysses S. Grant George Washington Page 11 of 179 In what year was the Department of Homeland Security created? 2001 2002 2000 2003 Page 12 of 179 Which amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures, and sets requirements for issuing warrants? The Fourth Amendment The Fifth Amendment The Third Amendment The Sixth Amendment Page 13 of 179 Which member of the United States government has a vote in the Senate when senators are evenly divided? The President of the United States The Secretary of the State of the United States The Vice President of the United States The Speaker of the House of the United States Page 14 of 179 Which article of the United States Constitution establishes the executive branch of the federal government? Article III Article II Article VI Article IV Page 15 of 179 Who is the oldest U.S. President to ever take office? Joe Biden Ronald Reagan Donald Trump Dwight Eisenhower Page 16 of 179 What is the name of the collective works written by the Founding Fathers who were opposed to or concerned with the merits of the United States Constitution of 1787? The Anti-Federalist Papers The Pro-Government Papers The Pro-Federalist Papers The Anti-Government Papers Page 17 of 179 What three branches make up the division of powers in the United States government? Legislative, Federal, and Judicial Federal, Executive, and Judicial Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Legislative, Executive, and Federal Page 18 of 179 Which amendment of the United States Constitution restricts the ability of individuals to bring suit against states in federal court? The Twelfth Amendment The Thirteenth Amendment The Tenth Amendment The Eleventh Amendment Page 19 of 179 Who are the only two presidents to have ever signed the United States Constitution? James Madison and George Washington John Adams and George Washington James Madison and Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson and John Adams Page 20 of 179 What is the name of the policymaking body of the U.S. federal courts, responsible for creating and revising federal procedural rules pursuant to the Rules Enabling Act? The Federal Conference of the United States The Judicial Conference of the United States The Executive Conference of the United States The Legislative Conference of the United States Page 21 of 179 How old do you have to be, to be a member of the U.S. Senate? 30 Years Old 31 Years Old 24 Years Old 25 Years Old Page 22 of 179 Which Amendment of the United States constitution reads, "The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." The Eight Amendment The Sixth Amendment The Ninth Amendment The Seventh Amendment Page 23 of 179 Conscription in the United States, is more commonly known as what? To Vote The Draft To Amend An Impeachment Page 24 of 179 What is the name of the United States federal law that amended the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, which regulates the financing of political campaigns? Federal Campaign Reform Act of 2002 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 Election Campaign Reform Act of 2002 Partisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 Page 25 of 179 What is the name of the codification of the general and permanent regulations published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the federal government of the United States? The Code of Executive Regulations The Code of Federal Regulations The Agreement of Federal Regulations The Agency of Executive Regulations Page 26 of 179 How many non-voting members does the House of Representatives have as of 2022? Ten Eleven Six Five Page 27 of 179 Which amendment of the United States Constitution prohibits both Congress and the states from conditioning the right to vote in federal elections on payment of a poll tax or other types of tax? The Twenty-Fourth Amendment The Twenty-Fifth Amendment The Twentieth Amendment The Twenty-First Amendment Page 28 of 179 What type of foreign policy holds that political rulers should avoid interfering in the affairs of foreign nations relations but still retain diplomacy and trade, while avoiding wars unless related to direct self-defense? Anti-interventionism Pro-interventionism Interventionism Non-interventionism Page 29 of 179 What is the political principle that advocates greater political or economic cooperation among states and nations? Internationalism Economicism Nationalism Cooperationism Page 30 of 179 Who was the first president to have his photograph taken while in office? Martin Van Buren John Tyler William Henry Harrison James K. Polk Page 31 of 179 Which Amendment to the United States Constitution provides the procedure for electing the president and vice president? The Thirteenth Amendment The Eleventh Amendment The Tenth Amendment The Twelfth Amendment Page 32 of 179 How many U.S. presidents have been convicted after being impeached? Two One None Three Page 33 of 179 The federal courts of appeals sit permanently in how many appellate circuits? 12 13 10 11 Page 34 of 179 In what year was the American Civil Rights Act passed, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin? 1963 1961 1960 1964 Page 35 of 179 What is the governing body of the United States Democratic Party? DNC RNC DCN RCN Page 36 of 179 Who created the political slogan “No taxation without representation!”? James Warren James Otis Thomas Hutchinson Samuel Adams Page 37 of 179 What kind of 527 organization pools campaign contributions from members and donates those funds to campaigns for or against candidates, ballot initiatives, or legislation? Political Funding Committee Political Donation Committee Political Action Committee Political Member Committee Page 38 of 179 How many voting members does the United States Congress have? 515 535 545 525 Page 39 of 179 Which 1937 unofficial congressional coalition brought together the conservative wings of the Republican and Democratic Parties? The Liberal Coalition The Progressive Coalition The Congressional Coalition The Conservative Coalition Page 40 of 179 In the United States, "Social Security" is the commonly used term for what federal program? Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Elderly, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Old-Age, Legacy, and Disability Insurance Old-Age, Survivors, and Affliction Insurance Page 41 of 179 Which amendment of the United States Constitution prohibits the federal government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishments? The Seventh Amendment The Fifth Amendment The Eight Amendment The Sixth Amendment Page 42 of 179 What is the term for any individual or group activity addressing issues of public concern, including communities working together or individuals working alone in both political and non-political actions to protect public values or make a change in a community, addressing public concerns and promoting the quality of the community? Civic Concern Civic Community Civic Action Civic Engagement Page 43 of 179 What did the 1954 court case of Brown v. Board of Education establish as unconstitutional in public schools? Racial Integration Racial Standards Racial Segregation Racial Inclusion Page 44 of 179 What is the name of the pronouncement adopted by the Second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 4, 1776, explaining why the Thirteen Colonies at war with the Kingdom of Great Britain regarded themselves as thirteen independent sovereign states, no longer under British rule? The United States Declaration of Independence The United States Freedom Acts The United States Sovereignty Declaration The United States Declaration of Separation Page 45 of 179 What two words in the official name of a court can readily identify them as federal? "Official Court" "United States" "Federal Issue" "National Decree" Page 46 of 179 Which article of the United States Constitution sets the number of state ratifications necessary in order for the Constitution to take effect and prescribes the method through which the states may ratify it? Article VII Article V Article VI Article IV Page 47 of 179 Who is the only president that was a lifelong bachelor? Millard Fillmore Franklin Pierce James Buchanan James Garfield Page 48 of 179 Which amendment to the United States Constitution places restrictions on the quartering of soldiers in private homes without the owner's consent, forbidding the practice in peacetime? The Third Amendment The Fifth Amendment The Sixth Amendment The Fourth Amendment Page 49 of 179 Which U.S. President signed the Social Security Act in 1935? Harry S. Truman Calvin Coolidge Herbert Hoover Franklin D. Roosevelt Page 50 of 179 What is the name of the group of presidential electors required by the Constitution to form every four years for the sole purpose of electing the president and vice president? The Senate The United States Electoral College The House of Representatives The Presidential Voting Committee Page 51 of 179 What two chambers of the United States government makes up Congress? The Senate & The Legislature The House of Representatives & The Legislature The House of Representatives & The Senate The Federals & The Senate Page 52 of 179 Who was the youngest president to take office? Theodore Roosevelt John F. Kennedy Ulysses S. Grant Bill Clinton Page 53 of 179 What is the founding document of the United States, which is the supreme law of the United States of America, originally comprising seven articles, and delineates the national frame of government? The Bill of Rights The Constitution of the United States The Declaration of Independence The Decree of Rule and Sovereignty Page 54 of 179 What kind of government is the United States of America? National Continental Democratic Republic Federal Liberty Democracy National Constitutional Republic Federal Constitutional Democratic Republic Page 55 of 179 Who was the first president to be born in as a citizen of the United States? Andrew Jackson Martin Van Buren John Quincy Adams William Henry Harrison Page 56 of 179 Who is the only president to ever hold office in the history of the United States of America, not explicitly affiliated to any political party? George Washington John Adams Thomas Jefferson James Madison Page 57 of 179 Which amendment to the United States Constitution prevents the government from making laws which regulate an establishment of religion, or that would prohibit the free exercise of religion, or abridge the freedom of speech, the freedom of the press, the freedom of assembly, or the right to petition the government for redress of grievances? The Sixth Amendment The Third Amendment The Fifth Amendment The First Amendment Page 58 of 179 What is the legal requirement called where the state must respect all legal rights that are owed to a person, balancing the power of law of the land and protecting the individual person from it? Due Diligence Due Process Due Procedure Due Action Page 59 of 179 What Act was signed into law by George W. Bush in 2001 to expand the abilities of law enforcement in surveillance, interagency collaboration communication, and increased terrorism penalties? The USA DEFENSE Act The USA INTERAGENCY Act The USA TERRORISM Act The USA PATRIOT Act Page 60 of 179 How many terms was Franklin D. Roosevelt successfully elected as the U.S President? Four Terms Two Terms Five Terms Three Terms Page 61 of 179 What is the name of the form completed by current and prospective college undergraduate and graduate students in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid? The Free Application for Federal Student Aid The Current Application for Federal Student Aid The Prospective Application for Federal Student Aid The Determined Application for Federal Student Aid Page 62 of 179 Which article of the United States Constitution establishes the legislative branch of the federal government? Article III Article I Article II Article IV Page 63 of 179 How many Senators are there in the United States government? 150 50 100 200 Page 64 of 179 What were the series of opinions by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1901, about the status of U.S. territories acquired at the end of the Spanish–American War, where the United States had to answer the question of whether or not people in newly acquired territories were citizens?. Parochial Cases Secular Cases Illiberal Cases Insular Cases Page 65 of 179 In what year did the Thirteen Colonies proclaim their independence from Britain? 1776 1773 1775 1774 Page 66 of 179 How many Vice Presidents of the U.S. became President of the U.S. as of 2022? Twenty-one Eleven Ten Fifteen Page 67 of 179 Which amendment to the United States Constitution codifies the right to a jury trial in certain civil cases and inhibits courts from overturning a jury's findings of fact? The Tenth Amendment The Seventh Amendment The Fourth Amendment The Ninth Amendment Page 68 of 179 What is the name of the independent agency of the United States government that maintains information on those potentially subject to military draft and carries out contingency planning and preparations for drafts? The Selective Service System The Military Service System The Contingency Service System The Armed Forces Service System Page 69 of 179 Where does Congress meet to vote? The Pentagon The Department of Justice Building The United States Capitol The White House Page 70 of 179 What was the name of the political party, which were the followers of Alexander Hamilton, who favored a strong central government that would support the interests of commerce and industry? The Federalist Party The Democratic-Republican Party The Whig Party The Labor Party Page 71 of 179 Which branch of the U.S. government does the commander in Chief fall under? The Legislative Branch The Federal Branch The Executive Branch The Judiciary Branch Page 72 of 179 Which amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime? The Fourteenth Amendment The Thirteenth Amendment The Eleventh Amendment The Twelfth Amendment Page 73 of 179 Which set of United States domestic programs were launched by Lyndon B. Johnson beginning in 1964 to eliminate racial injustice and poverty? The Great Society The Equal Society The New Society The Fair Society Page 74 of 179 How many voting representatives are currently in the House of Representatives, as of 2022? 434 427 444 435 Page 75 of 179 Which President's administration was involved in the Watergate Scandal? Donald Trump Richard Nixon Bill Clinton Jimmy Carter Page 76 of 179 What is the name of the central banking system of the United States of America, created in 1913? The Federal Reserve System The Central Reserve System The Federal Preserve System The Central Preserve System Page 77 of 179 Which of the main two United States political parties considers itself to be center-left? The Democratic Party The Independent Party The Republican Party The Libertarian Party Page 78 of 179 Which President of the United States made Christmas a national holiday in 1870? Abraham Lincoln Ulysses S. Grant John Tyler Herbert Hoove Page 79 of 179 Which amendment to the United States Constitution protects the right to keep and bear arms? The First Amendment The Fourth Amendment The Third Amendment The Second Amendment Page 80 of 179 What was the name of the agreement among the 13 original states of the United States of America that served as its first constitution? The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union The Decree of Colonial and Perpetual Union The Agreement Document of Perpetual Union The Confederated and Perpetual Union Articles Page 81 of 179 How long is a term for a United States Senator? 4 Years 3 Years 6 Years 5 Years Page 82 of 179 What is the Fair Housing Act of 1968 also known as? Title V of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 Page 83 of 179 In what year did President Abraham Lincoln sign the Emancipation Proclamation executive order which freed the slaves in the United States of America? 1863 1864 1862 1861 Page 84 of 179 What is the name of the political ideals that stress liberty and inalienable individual rights as central values, recognizing the sovereignty of the people as the source of all authority in law? Libertarianism Republicanism Democraticism Sovereignism Page 85 of 179 What is the term for the right to vote in public, political elections? Suffrage Disenfranchisement Subjugation Marginalization Page 86 of 179 What term refers to the division of a state's government into branches, each with separate, independent powers and responsibilities, so that the powers of one branch are not in conflict with those of the other branches? Separation of Powers Dependency of Powers Ingratiation of Powers Interdependency of Powers Page 87 of 179 What year did George Washington become the first president of the United States? 1790 1788 1789 1787 Page 88 of 179 Which Amendment to the United States Constitution extends the right to vote in presidential elections to citizens residing in the District of Columbia? The Twenty-fourth Amendment The Twenty-third Amendment The Twenty-first Amendment The Twenty-second Amendment Page 89 of 179 What type of political ideology advocates civil liberties under the rule of law with an emphasis on economic freedom? Neo Conservatism Classical Liberalism Classical Conservatism Neo Liberalism Page 90 of 179 Which 1956 Alabama political and social protest against racial segregation on the public transit system occurred as a result of the arrest of Rosa Parks for her refusal to give up her seat to a white person? The Montgomery Bus Boycott The Delano Bus Boycott The Captain Bus Boycott The Summer Bus Boycott Page 91 of 179 What three words does the Preamble to the United States Constitution begin with? After The First Give Me Your We Hold These We The People Page 92 of 179 The United States courts of appeals are also known as what? Circuit Courts Official Courts Formal Courts U.S. Courts Page 93 of 179 What type of state holds a dominant position characterized by its extensive ability to exert influence or project power on a global scale, through the combined means of economic, military, technological, political and cultural strength, as well as diplomatic and soft power influence? A Global State A Superpower A Diplomacy An Influential State Page 94 of 179 What are the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth amendments to the United States Constitution, adopted between 1865 and 1870 called? The Construction Amendments The Power Amendments The Reconstruction Amendments The Change Amendments Page 95 of 179 Who is the only president that is buried in Washington D.C.? George Washington Woodrow Wilson Abraham Lincoln William Howard Taft Page 96 of 179 Which Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits any law that increases or decreases the salary of members of Congress from taking effect until the start of representatives' next set of terms of office? The Twenty-eight Amendment The Twenty-sixth Amendment The Twenty-seventh Amendment The Twenty-ninth Amendment Page 97 of 179 Who is the only U.S. President to serve two nonconsecutive terms? Dwight D. Eisenhower Woodrow Wilson Theodore Roosevelt Grover Cleveland Page 98 of 179 Who did Gerald Ford take up the office of the Presidency from? Richard Nixon John F. Kennedy James A. Garfield Millard Fillmore Page 99 of 179 In what year was the intergovernmental military alliance between 30 European and North American countries known as NATO established? 1949 1946 1950 1945 Page 100 of 179 What is the term for the practice intended to establish an unfair political advantage for a particular party or group by manipulating the boundaries of electoral districts, which is most commonly used in first-past-the-post electoral systems? Jointing Connectioning Gerrymandering Statishing Page 101 of 179 As of 2022, how many U.S. Presidents were impeached? Two One Four Three Page 102 of 179 Which amendment to the United States Constitution limits the number of times a person is eligible for election to the office of President of the United States to two? The Twenty-second Amendment The Twentieth Amendment The Twenty-third Amendment The Twenty-first Amendment Page 103 of 179 Who was the second President of the U.S.? James Monroe James Madison Thomas Jefferson John Adams Page 104 of 179 What event caused the passing of the Intolerable Acts by British Parliament in 1774? The Tea Party Protest The Whiskey Rebellion Shays Rebellion Fries's Protest Page 105 of 179 What is the name of the process by which voters can indicate their preference for their party's candidate, or a candidate in general, in an upcoming general election, local election, or by-election? Annexation Elections Incorporation Elections Municipal Elections Primary Elections Page 106 of 179 How long are the terms for members of the House of Representatives? Six Years Eight Years Two Years Four Years Page 107 of 179 What was the last elected U.S. President that was not affiliated with either the Democratic or Republican Party? Franklin Pierce Millard Fillmore Zachary Taylor James K. Polk Page 108 of 179 In which building where both the the United States Constitution and the Declaration of Independence debated and adopted? Independence Hall Liberty Hall Freedom Hall Founders Hall Page 109 of 179 How many electoral votes are required to elect the president and vice president of the United States of America? 270 240 250 260 Page 110 of 179 What is the name of the process by which seats in the United States House of Representatives are distributed among the 50 states according to the most recent decennial census mandated by the United States Constitution? United States Governing Apportionment United States Federal Apportionment United States Congressional Apportionment United States Representative Apportionment Page 111 of 179 Which amendment to the United States Constitution allows Congress to levy an income tax without apportioning it among the states on the basis of population? The Fourteenth Amendment The Sixteenth Amendment The Thirteenth Amendment The Fifteenth Amendment Page 112 of 179 What is the name of the collection of 85 articles and essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay under the collective pseudonym "Publius" to promote the ratification of the United States Constitution? The Federalist Papers The Conservative Papers The Liberal Papers The Independence Papers Page 113 of 179 What is the kind of economic system in which transactions between private groups of people are free from or almost free from any form of economic interventionism such as regulation and subsidies? Planned Communism Socialism Laissez-faire Page 114 of 179 What is the primary judiciary function of the United States Supreme Court? To Regulate the United States Economy To Ensure United States Social Equity To Interpret the United States Constitution To Monitor for Corrupt United States Politicians Page 115 of 179 How old do you have to be, to be a member of Congress? 25 Years Old 22 Years Old 30 Years Old 33 Years Old Page 116 of 179 Which United States President created the Works Progress Administration? Dwight D. Eisenhower Harry S. Truman Herbert Hoover Franklin D. Roosevelt Page 117 of 179 What was the name of the state department in London that governed the Thirteen Colonies in 1660? The London Department The Southern Department The Colonial Department The Thirteen Department Page 118 of 179 Which amendment to the United States Constitution sets forth rights related to criminal prosecutions? The Seventh Amendment The Fifth Amendment The Sixth Amendment The Eighth Amendment Page 119 of 179 Which members of the United States government approve federal judges? The Supreme Court The State Secretaries The House of Representatives The Senate Page 120 of 179 What Plymouth colony's first governing document called? The Plymouth Decree The Colonial Agreement The Mayflower Compact The United Colony Contract Page 121 of 179 Who was the first U.S. President to attend baseball's opening day and throw out the first pitch? Theodore Roosevelt William Howard Taft Woodrow Wilson Warren G. Harding Page 122 of 179 Which 1791 tax protest occurred in response to the first tax imposed by the newly formed federal government? The Whiskey Insurrection The Boston Tea Party Shays Rebellion The York Insurrection Page 123 of 179 Which article of the United States Constitution establishes the judicial branch of the federal government? Article VI Article III Article VII Article IV Page 124 of 179 What principle of the United States government creates a divided system of power, to limit or check the other two branches of government, creating a balance between the three separate branches of the state? Shared Powers Systems Mixed Powers Systems Inclusivity of Powers System Checks and Balances System Page 125 of 179 What year was John F. Kennedy assassinated? 1963 1961 1964 1962 Page 126 of 179 Which amendment to the United States Constitution established the direct election of United States senators in each state? The Twentieth Amendment The Seventeenth Amendment The Nineteenth Amendment The Eighteenth Amendment Page 127 of 179 Who was the only President of the Confederate States of America? Robert E. Lee J.E.B. Stuart James Longstreet Jefferson Davis Page 128 of 179 What is the name of the specialized U.S. federal court that adjudicates civil actions arising out of U.S. customs and international trade laws? The United States Customs Civil Court The United States Court of Civil Actions The United States Court of International Trade The United States International Adjudication Court Page 129 of 179 How many states remained in the Union during the American Civil War? Fifteen Twenty Twenty-five Eighteen Page 130 of 179 What 1773 Sons of Liberty political and mercantile protest destroyed an entire shipment of tea sent to Boston, Massachusetts? The Boston Tea Party The Whiskey Rebellion The Boston Liberty Protest The Boston Mercantile Uprising Page 131 of 179 Which article of the United States Constitution establishes the laws and treaties of the United States made in accordance with it as the supreme law of the land, forbids a religious test as a requirement for holding a governmental position, and holds the United States under the Constitution responsible for debts incurred by the United States under the Articles of Confederation? Article Five Article Nine Article Six Article Eleven Page 132 of 179 What is the official name of the United States court of last resort? The United States Prime Court The United States Sovereign Court The United States Chief Court The United States Supreme Court Page 133 of 179 Which President of the United States of America signed the Affordable Care Act? Barack Obama Theodore Roosevelt Lyndon B. Johnson Franklin D. Roosevelt Page 134 of 179 Which amendment to the United States Constitution ended the prohibition of alcohol? The Twentieth Amendment The Nineteenth Amendment The Twenty-first Amendment The Twenty-second Amendment Page 135 of 179 What is the name of the speech that U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivered during the American Civil War at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Pennsylvania, on the afternoon of November 19, 1863, four and a half months after the Union armies defeated those of the Confederacy? The Hamburg Address The Plattsburgh Address The Pittsburgh Address The Gettysburg Address Page 136 of 179 What are the first ten amendments of the Constitution of the United States called? The Bill of Dues The Bill of Liberties The Bill of Freedoms The Bill of Rights Page 137 of 179 Which U.S. Vice President served under a President, and then went on to defeat the President he had served in the election for the U.S. Presidency? Thomas Jefferson John Adams Martin Van Buren John Tyler Page 138 of 179 What is the term for the process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments worldwide? Nationalization Globalization Acclimatization Naturalization Page 139 of 179 What is the name of the legislative sub-organization in the United States Congress that handles a specific duty, rather than the general duties of Congress? A Federal Jury A Senatorial Board A Congressional Committee A Cabinet Panel Page 140 of 179 In the United States government, who is the President of the Senate? The Vice President of the U.S. The Secretary of State The President of the U.S. The Speaker of the House Page 141 of 179 Which United States President created the Bank of the United States? John Adams Thomas Jefferson George Washington James Madison Page 142 of 179 Which of the main two United States political parties considers itself to be center-right? Independent Democrat Libertarian Republican Page 143 of 179 How many years do you have to be a citizen of the United States in order to be eligible for the House of Representatives? 9 Years 10 Years 7 Years 8 Years Page 144 of 179 Which amendment of the United States Constitution established the prohibition of alcohol in the United States? The Twenty-first Amendment The Eighteenth Amendment The Nineteenth Amendment The Twentieth Amendment Page 145 of 179 What are the names of the groups that use various forms of advocacy in order to influence public opinion and ultimately policy, playing an important role in the development of political and social systems, using motives for action usually based on political, religious, moral, or commercial positions? Special Interest Groups Policy Interest Groups Social Interest Groups Significant Interest Groups Page 146 of 179 Which President of the United States signed the Voting Rights act of 1965 into law? Dwight D. Eisenhower Richard M. Nixon John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson Page 147 of 179 Which amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the states and the federal government from using age as a reason for denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States who are at least eighteen years old? The Twenty-seventh Amendment The Twenty-fifth Amendment The Twenty-sixth Amendment The Twenty-eighth Amendment Page 148 of 179 Who was the youngest U.S. President to ever be voted into office? Bill Clinton John F. Kennedy Barack Obama Ulysses S. Grant Page 149 of 179 From 1774 to 1789, what served as the government of the 13 American colonies and later on, the United States? The Continental Congress The Intercontinental Legislature The Transcontinental Parliament The Universal Council Page 150 of 179 Who was the first president to have ever appeared on television? Herbert Hoover Calvin Coolidge Franklin D. Roosevelt Harry S. Truman Page 151 of 179 What was the name of the first political party of the United States of America? The Integrationist Party The Reformist Party The Whig Party The Federalist Party Page 152 of 179 What organization replaced the League of Nations after World War II? NATO The United Nations The Intercontinental Organization The World Order Group Page 153 of 179 How many electors currently reside in the electoral college? 518 508 538 528 Page 154 of 179 Which article of the United States Constitution outlines the relationship between the various states, as well as the relationship between each state and the United States federal government? Article Four Article Seven Article Five Article Six Page 155 of 179 In what year was the Treaty of Paris signed, which was the official recognition by Britain, of the independence of the United States of America? 1776 1787 1763 1783 Page 156 of 179 What kind of area is a region not governed by a local municipal corporation? An Incorporated Area An Unincorporated Area A Consolidated Area An Embodied Area Page 157 of 179 Which amendment to the United States Constitution moved the beginning and ending of the terms of the president and vice president, and of members of Congress, while also having provisions that determine what is to be done when there is no president-elect? The Twenty-first Amendment The Twenty-second Amendment The Twentieth Amendment The Twenty-third Amendment Page 158 of 179 Which branch of the U.S. government passes bills, has taxing and spending power, regulates the federal budget, regulates interstate commerce, has sole power to declare war, oversees and makes rules for the government, and has the sole power of impeachment? The Legislative Branch The Judiciary Branch The Federal Branch The Executive Branch Page 159 of 179 What was the name of the severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, beginning in the United States? The Great Recession The Great Depression The Vast Downturn The Great Economic Fall Page 160 of 179 Who is considered the chief executive of a state's government? The Secretary The Mayor The Senator The Governor Page 161 of 179 What did the Sherman Antitrust Act outlaw in business? Laundering Monopolies Raiding Stock Inflation Page 162 of 179 In what year did prohibition end in the U.S.? 1930 1932 1933 1931 Page 163 of 179 What is the name of the specialized U.S. federal court that determines whether non-citizens should be deported from the United States on the grounds that they are terrorists? The United States Alien Terrorist Removal Court The United States Anti-terrorist Court The United States Volatile Alien Court The United States Anti-patriot Deportation Court Page 164 of 179 What type of legislature is divided into two separate assemblies, chambers, or houses? A Bipartite Congress A Bilateral Commons A Dual Council A Bicameral Legislature Page 165 of 179 Which three U.S. Presidents have been impeached? Richard Nixon, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump Andrew Johnson, Richard Nixon, and Donald Trump Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Richard Nixon Page 166 of 179 Which amendment to the United States Constitution addresses criminal procedure and other aspects of the Constitution? The Sixth Amendment The Seventh Amendment The Fifth Amendment The Fourth Amendment Page 167 of 179 What is the name of the U.S. political committee that leads the Republican Party of the United States? RNC INC DNC LNC Page 168 of 179 In 1754, what plan proposed a unified government of the Thirteen Colonies to coordinate defense and other important matters, but most colony leaders rejected it? The Unified Plan of Union The Albany Plan of Union The United Plan of Union The Allegany Plan of Union Page 169 of 179 Where did the First Continental Congress meet to discuss how the colonies could collectively respond to the British government's coercive actions in 1774? Liberty Building Freedom Hall Capital Building Carpenters' Hall Page 170 of 179 What type of election refers to an election where the people can elect their representatives and other subnational officeholders in the middle of the term of the executive? Municipal Elections Partisan Elections Midterm Elections Caucuses Page 171 of 179 Which amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the United States and the states from denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States on the basis of sex? The Nineteenth Amendment The Twentieth Amendment The Seventeenth Amendment The Eighteenth Amendment Page 172 of 179 Which article of the United States Constitution describes the process whereby the Constitution, may be altered under the process of proposing an amendment or amendments, and subsequent ratification? Article VI Article VII Article IV Article V Page 173 of 179 Which U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice was responsible for defining the functions of the Supreme Court, including overturning the acts of states or Congress that were in violation of the United States Constitution? Chief Justice William Cushing Chief Justice John Marshall Chief Justice William Paterson Chief Justice Samuel Chase Page 174 of 179 What was the only unanimously elected president, with all state representatives voting for him? George Washington John Adams Abraham Lincoln James Monroe Page 175 of 179 Who was the first woman to hold federal office in the United States? Elizabeth Cady Stanton Jeanette Rankin Victoria Woodhull Belva Lockwood Page 176 of 179 Which amendment to the United States Constitution deals with presidential succession and disability, clarifying that the vice president becomes president if the president dies, resigns, or is removed from office, and establishes how a vacancy in the office of the vice president can be filled? The Twenty-sixth Amendment The Twenty-eight Amendment The Twenty-seventh Amendment The Twenty-fifth Amendment Page 177 of 179 Which political party was U.S. President Millard Fillmore affiliated with? The Federalist Party The Republican Party The Whig Party The Liberty Party Page 178 of 179 Which Article of the Constitution requires the establishment of a Supreme Court and permits the Congress to create other federal courts, and place limitations on their jurisdiction? Article VI Article III Article V Article IV Page 179 of 179 How many states seceded to the Confederate states of America during the American Civil War? Ten Thirteen Eleven Nine Read 181 U.S. Political Trivia Questions & Answers The following 181 U.S. Political Trivia Questions cover a variety of topics about American political structures, leaders, groups, the constitution, history and more. In essence, these questions and answers encompass almost every aspect of the U.S. political landscape. Read on for more info! The Executive Branch U.S. Political Trivia Back to table of contents... The Executive Branch is one of the three branches of the United States government. It is headed by the President, who is the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces and the head of state. The Vice President is also part of the Executive Branch. The Executive Branch is responsible for enforcing the laws of the land. It does this by appointing the heads of the federal agencies and the advisors to the President. Read on for trivia questions about the Executive branch of the U.S. government. The Executive Branch U.S. Political Trivia Questions & Answers 1. How many executive departments are there in the U.S. government? 15 2. What is the name of the group of presidential electors required by the Constitution to form every four years for the sole purpose of electing the president and vice president? The United States Electoral College 3. In the United States government, who is the President of the Senate? The Vice President of the U.S. 4. How many electoral votes are required to elect the president and vice president of the United States of America? 270 or More 5. Which branch of the U.S. government does the commander in Chief fall under? The Executive Branch 6. Which member of the United States government nominates federal judges? The President 7. What is the name of the President's advisory body made up of the heads of the 15 executive departments? The Cabinet 8. In what year was the Department of Homeland Security created? 2002 9. What is the name of the independent agency of the United States government that maintains information on those potentially subject to military draft and carries out contingency planning and preparations for drafts? The Selective Service System or SSS 10. Who is considered the chief executive of a state's government? The Governor 11. Which member of the United States government has a vote in the Senate when senators are evenly divided? The Vice President of the United States 202 American History Trivia Questions & Answers Play history trivia questions covering all US history. Click the play now button to begin. Play Now History & Fun Facts of U.S. Political Trivia Back to table of contents... The history of United States politics is fascinating. What now seems like a well oiled machine, went through quite a few iterations to reach its current state. There are a number of notable events that helped American politics become the powerful structure that it is today. Along with that, there are a number of fun facts that came out of these important historical moments. Continue reading for U.S political history and fun facts trivia questions and answers. History & Fun Facts of U.S. Political Trivia Questions & Answers 12. What was the name of the state department in London that governed the Thirteen Colonies in 1660? The Southern Department 13. In what year was the intergovernmental military alliance between 30 European and North American countries known as NATO established? 1949 14. What is the term for the right to vote in public, political elections? Suffrage or Political Franchise 15. In the United States, "Social Security" is the commonly used term for what federal program? Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance or OASDI 16. What is the name of the collective works written by the Founding Fathers who were opposed to or concerned with the merits of the United States Constitution of 1787? The Anti-Federalist Papers 17. Conscription in the United States, is more commonly known as what? The Draft 18. Which 1956 Alabama political and social protest against racial segregation on the public transit system occurred as a result of the arrest of Rosa Parks for her refusal to give up her seat to a white person? The Montgomery Bus Boycott 19. What three words does the Preamble to the United States Constitution begin with? We the People 20. Who created the political slogan “No taxation without representation!”? James Otis 21. What is the name of the form completed by current and prospective college undergraduate and graduate students in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid? The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA 22. What were the series of opinions by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1901, about the status of U.S. territories acquired at the end of the Spanish–American War, where the United States had to answer the question of whether or not people in newly acquired territories were citizens?. Insular Cases 23. In what year did the Thirteen Colonies proclaim their independence from Britain? 1776 24. What event caused the passing of the Intolerable Acts by British Parliament in 1774? The Tea Party Protest or the Boston Tea Party 25. In which building where both the the United States Constitution and the Declaration of Independence debated and adopted? Independence Hall 26. What Plymouth colony's first governing document called? The Mayflower Compact 27. Which 1791 tax protest occurred in response to the first tax imposed by the newly formed federal government? The Whiskey Insurrection or the Whiskey Rebellion 28. How many states remained in the Union during the American Civil War? Twenty 29. What 1773 Sons of Liberty political and mercantile protest destroyed an entire shipment of tea sent to Boston, Massachusetts? The Boston Tea Party 30. From 1774 to 1789, what served as the government of the 13 American colonies and later on, the United States? The Continental Congress 31. In what year was the Treaty of Paris signed, which was the official recognition by Britain, of the independence of the United States of America? 1783 32. What was the name of the severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, beginning in the United States? The Great Depression 33. Where did the First Continental Congress meet to discuss how the colonies could collectively respond to the British government's coercive actions in 1774? Carpenters' Hall 34. Who was the first woman to hold federal office in the United States? Jeanette Rankin 35. How many states seceded to the Confederate states of America during the American Civil War? Eleven 111 Money Trivia Questions & Answers Play money trivia questions covering all areas of money and finance. Click the play now button to begin. Play Now The Judicial Branch U.S. Political Trivia Back to table of contents... The Judicial Branch is one of the three branches of the United States government. It is responsible for interpreting the laws of the land. The Judicial Branch is headed by the Supreme Court, which is the highest court in the United States. The Supreme Court has nine justices, who are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The Judicial Branch is an important part of the United States government. It helps to ensure that the laws of the land are fair and just. For trivia on the Judicial branch of the United States government, read on for Judicial branch U.S. political trivia questions and answers. The Judicial Branch U.S. Political Trivia Questions & Answers 36. Which U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice was responsible for defining the functions of the Supreme Court, including overturning the acts of states or Congress that were in violation of the United States Constitution? Chief Justice John Marshall 37. What is the official name of the United States court of last resort? The United States Supreme Court 38. What is the primary judiciary function of the United States Supreme Court? To Interpret the United States Constitution 39. What two words in the official name of a court can readily identify them as federal? "United States" 40. What is the name of the specialized U.S. federal court that oversees requests for surveillance warrants against foreign spies inside the United States by federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies? The United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court or FISC 41. Which branch the the U.S. Government does the Supreme Court fall under? The Judicial Branch 42. How many federal judicial districts are there in the United States district courts? 94 43. What is the name of the policymaking body of the U.S. federal courts, responsible for creating and revising federal procedural rules pursuant to the Rules Enabling Act? The Judicial Conference of the United States 44. The federal courts of appeals sit permanently in how many appellate circuits? 13 45. The United States courts of appeals are also known as what? Circuit Courts 46. What is the name of the specialized U.S. federal court that adjudicates civil actions arising out of U.S. customs and international trade laws? The United States Court of International Trade 175 Senior Trivia Questions & Answers Play senior trivia questions from the last 100 years. Click the play now button to begin. Play Now The Legislative Branch U.S. Political Trivia Back to table of contents... The Legislative Branch is one of the three branches of the United States government. It is responsible for making laws. The Legislative Branch is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The Legislative Branch has the power to introduce bills, pass laws, and approve the President's appointments. It helps to ensure that the government is accountable to the people. For trivia on the Legislative branch of the American government, continue reading for Legislative branch U.S. political trivia questions and answers. The Legislative Branch U.S. Political Trivia Questions & Answers 47. What is the name of the specialized U.S. federal court that determines whether non-citizens should be deported from the United States on the grounds that they are terrorists? The United States Alien Terrorist Removal Court 48. How many years do you have to be a citizen of the United States in order to be eligible for the House of Representatives? 7 Years 49. Which members of the United States government approve federal judges? The Senate 50. How old do you have to be, to be a member of Congress? 25 Years Old 51. What is the name of the process by which seats in the United States House of Representatives are distributed among the 50 states according to the most recent decennial census mandated by the United States Constitution? United States Congressional Apportionment 52. How long are the terms for members of the House of Representatives? Two Years 53. How many voting representatives are currently in the House of Representatives, as of 2022? 435 54. Which branch of the U.S. government passes bills, has taxing and spending power, regulates the federal budget, regulates interstate commerce, has sole power to declare war, oversees and makes rules for the government, and has the sole power of impeachment? The Legislative Branch 55. How many Senators are there in the United States government? 100 56. How long is a term for a United States Senator? 6 Years 57. How often is approximately 1/3 of the Senate up for election? Every Two Years 58. How old do you have to be, to be a member of the U.S. Senate? 30 Years Old 59. How many years do you have to be a citizen of the United States in order to be eligible for the Senate? Nine Years 60. How many non-voting members does the House of Representatives have as of 2022? Six 61. How many voting members does the United States Congress have? 535 62. What two chambers of the United States government makes up Congress? The House of Representatives & The Senate 63. Where does Congress meet to vote? The United States Capitol Play Random Trivia Now! Play random trivia questions from any of our many trivia categories. Click the play now button to begin. Play Now Types of Governments, Political Principles & Parties U.S. Political Trivia Back to table of contents... The U.S. government was a result of the societal and governmental experiences of our founding fathers. With that, there were elements brought in, inspired by the seen failures and successes of pre-existing ruling systems. These segments would inspire further enhancements as required by societal need and moral evolution. Read on for trivia questions on types of governments, political principles, and government parties. Types of Governments, Political Principles & Parties U.S. Political Trivia Questions & Answers 64. What type of election refers to an election where the people can elect their representatives and other subnational officeholders in the middle of the term of the executive? Midterm Elections 65. What is the name of the U.S. political committee that leads the Republican Party of the United States? The Republican National Committee or RNC 66. What type of legislature is divided into two separate assemblies, chambers, or houses? A Bicameral Legislature 67. What kind of area is a region not governed by a local municipal corporation? An Unincorporated Area 68. What was the name of the first political party of the United States of America? The Federalist Party 69. Which of the main two United States political parties considers itself to be center-right? Republican 70. What is the term for the process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments worldwide? Globalization 71. What principle of the United States government creates a divided system of power, to limit or check the other two branches of government, creating a balance between the three separate branches of the state? Checks and Balances System 72. What is the kind of economic system in which transactions between private groups of people are free from or almost free from any form of economic interventionism such as regulation and subsidies? Laissez-faire 73. What is the name of the process by which voters can indicate their preference for their party's candidate, or a candidate in general, in an upcoming general election, local election, or by-election? Primary Elections 74. What term refers to the division of a state's government into branches, each with separate, independent powers and responsibilities, so that the powers of one branch are not in conflict with those of the other branches? Separation of Powers 75. What is the term for the practice intended to establish an unfair political advantage for a particular party or group by manipulating the boundaries of electoral districts, which is most commonly used in first-past-the-post electoral systems? Gerrymandering 76. What type of state holds a dominant position characterized by its extensive ability to exert influence or project power on a global scale, through the combined means of economic, military, technological, political and cultural strength, as well as diplomatic and soft power influence? A Superpower 77. What is the name of the political ideals that stress liberty and inalienable individual rights as central values, recognizing the sovereignty of the people as the source of all authority in law? Republicanism 78. What is the governing body of the United States Democratic Party? Democratic National Committee or DNC 79. What is the political principle that advocates greater political or economic cooperation among states and nations? Internationalism 80. What is the form of government in which the people have the authority to choose their governing legislators, with cornerstones including freedom of assembly and speech, inclusiveness and equality, membership, consent, voting, right to life and minority rights? Democracy 81. What kind of government is the United States of America? Federal Constitutional Democratic Republic 82. What type of political ideology advocates civil liberties under the rule of law with an emphasis on economic freedom? Classical Liberalism 83. Which of the main two United States political parties considers itself to be center-left? The Democratic Party 84. Which 1937 unofficial congressional coalition brought together the conservative wings of the Republican and Democratic Parties? The Conservative Coalition 85. What three branches make up the division of powers in the United States government? Legislative, Executive, and Judicial The United States Constitution U.S. Political Trivia Back to table of contents... The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. It establishes a federal government consisting of three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. It also establishes the rights of the people. The Constitution is the foundation of the American government. It has stood the test of time and has helped to create a strong and democratic country. For trivia on the U.S. constitution, continue on for the United States Constitution political trivia questions and answers. The United States Constitution U.S. Political Trivia Questions & Answers 86. Which amendment to the United States Constitution moved the beginning and ending of the terms of the president and vice president, and of members of Congress, while also having provisions that determine what is to be done when there is no president-elect? The Twentieth Amendment 87. Which amendment of the United States Constitution established the prohibition of alcohol in the United States? The Eighteenth Amendment 88. What are the first ten amendments of the Constitution of the United States called? The Bill of Rights 89. Which amendment to the United States Constitution ended the prohibition of alcohol? The Twenty-first Amendment 90. Which article of the United States Constitution establishes the laws and treaties of the United States made in accordance with it as the supreme law of the land, forbids a religious test as a requirement for holding a governmental position, and holds the United States under the Constitution responsible for debts incurred by the United States under the Articles of Confederation? Article Six 91. Which article of the United States Constitution establishes the judicial branch of the federal government? Article III 92. Which amendment to the United States Constitution sets forth rights related to criminal prosecutions? The Sixth Amendment 93. Which amendment to the United States Constitution limits the number of times a person is eligible for election to the office of President of the United States to two? The Twenty-second Amendment 94. Which Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits any law that increases or decreases the salary of members of Congress from taking effect until the start of representatives' next set of terms of office? The Twenty-seventh Amendment 95. What are the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth amendments to the United States Constitution, adopted between 1865 and 1870 called? The Reconstruction Amendments 96. Which amendment to the United States Constitution addresses criminal procedure and other aspects of the Constitution? The Fifth Amendment 97. Which Amendment to the United States Constitution extends the right to vote in presidential elections to citizens residing in the District of Columbia? The Twenty-third Amendment 98. What was the name of the agreement among the 13 original states of the United States of America that served as its first constitution? The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union 99. Which amendment to the United States Constitution protects the right to keep and bear arms? The Second Amendment 100. Which amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime? The Thirteenth Amendment 101. Which amendment to the United States Constitution codifies the right to a jury trial in certain civil cases and inhibits courts from overturning a jury's findings of fact? The Seventh Amendment 102. Which article of the United States Constitution establishes the legislative branch of the federal government? Article I 103. Which amendment to the United States Constitution prevents the government from making laws which regulate an establishment of religion, or that would prohibit the free exercise of religion, or abridge the freedom of speech, the freedom of the press, the freedom of assembly, or the right to petition the government for redress of grievances? The First Amendment 104. What is the founding document of the United States, which is the supreme law of the United States of America, originally comprising seven articles, and delineates the national frame of government? The Constitution of the United States 105. Which amendment to the United States Constitution places restrictions on the quartering of soldiers in private homes without the owner's consent, forbidding the practice in peacetime? The Third Amendment 106. Which article of the United States Constitution sets the number of state ratifications necessary in order for the Constitution to take effect and prescribes the method through which the states may ratify it? Article VII 107. Which amendment of the United States Constitution prohibits the federal government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishments? The Eight Amendment 108. Which Amendment to the United States Constitution provides the procedure for electing the president and vice president? The Twelfth Amendment 109. Which amendment of the United States Constitution prohibits both Congress and the states from conditioning the right to vote in federal elections on payment of a poll tax or other types of tax? The Twenty-Fourth Amendment 110. Which article of the United States Constitution establishes the executive branch of the federal government? Article II 111. Which amendment to the United States Constitution, expresses the principle of federalism, by stating that the federal government has only those powers delegated to it by the Constitution, and that all other powers not forbidden to the states by the Constitution are reserved to each state? The Tenth Amendment 112. Which amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures, and sets requirements for issuing warrants? The Fourth Amendment 113. Which amendment of the United States Constitution restricts the ability of individuals to bring suit against states in federal court? The Eleventh Amendment 114. Who are the only two presidents to have ever signed the United States Constitution? James Madison and George Washington 115. Which Amendment of the United States constitution reads, "The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." The Ninth Amendment 116. Which amendment to the United States Constitution allows Congress to levy an income tax without apportioning it among the states on the basis of population? The Sixteenth Amendment 117. What is the name of the collection of 85 articles and essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay under the collective pseudonym "Publius" to promote the ratification of the United States Constitution? The Federalist Papers 118. Which amendment to the United States Constitution established the direct election of United States senators in each state? The Seventeenth Amendment 119. Which amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the states and the federal government from using age as a reason for denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States who are at least eighteen years old? The Twenty-sixth Amendment 120. Which article of the United States Constitution outlines the relationship between the various states, as well as the relationship between each state and the United States federal government? Article Four 121. Which amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the United States and the states from denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States on the basis of sex? The Nineteenth Amendment 122. Which article of the United States Constitution describes the process whereby the Constitution, may be altered under the process of proposing an amendment or amendments, and subsequent ratification? Article V 123. Which amendment to the United States Constitution deals with presidential succession and disability, clarifying that the vice president becomes president if the president dies, resigns, or is removed from office, and establishes how a vacancy in the office of the vice president can be filled? The Twenty-fifth Amendment 124. Which Article of the Constitution requires the establishment of a Supreme Court and permits the Congress to create other federal courts, and place limitations on their jurisdiction? Article III United States Laws, Acts & Groups U.S. Political Trivia Back to table of contents... The United States has a complex system of laws, which are made by a variety of sources, including the Constitution, Congress, state legislatures, and the courts. With these laws, many acts and political groups would come about in order to further social progress. As new issues would arise, more support from the people would be required in order to enact meaningful change and help the people. Read on for United States laws, acts, and groups U.S. political trivia questions and answers. United States Laws, Acts & Groups U.S. Political Trivia Questions & Answers 125. In 1754, what plan proposed a unified government of the Thirteen Colonies to coordinate defense and other important matters, but most colony leaders rejected it? The Albany Plan of Union 126. In what year did prohibition end in the U.S.? 1933 127. What did the Sherman Antitrust Act outlaw in business? Monopolies 128. How many electors currently reside in the electoral college? 538 129. What organization replaced the League of Nations after World War II? The United Nations or the UN 130. What are the names of the groups that use various forms of advocacy in order to influence public opinion and ultimately policy, playing an important role in the development of political and social systems, using motives for action usually based on political, religious, moral, or commercial positions? Advocacy Groups or Special Interest Groups 131. What is the name of the legislative sub-organization in the United States Congress that handles a specific duty, rather than the general duties of Congress? A Congressional Committee 132. What is the Fair Housing Act of 1968 also known as? Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 133. What is the name of the central banking system of the United States of America, created in 1913? The Federal Reserve System 134. What is the name of the pronouncement adopted by the Second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 4, 1776, explaining why the Thirteen Colonies at war with the Kingdom of Great Britain regarded themselves as thirteen independent sovereign states, no longer under British rule? The United States Declaration of Independence 135. What did the 1954 court case of Brown v. Board of Education establish as unconstitutional in public schools? Racial Segregation 136. Which set of United States domestic programs were launched by Lyndon B. Johnson beginning in 1964 to eliminate racial injustice and poverty? The Great Society 137. What is the legal requirement called where the state must respect all legal rights that are owed to a person, balancing the power of law of the land and protecting the individual person from it? Due Process 138. What Act was signed into law by George W. Bush in 2001 to expand the abilities of law enforcement in surveillance, interagency collaboration communication, and increased terrorism penalties? The USA PATRIOT Act 139. Which U.S. President signed the Social Security Act in 1935? Franklin D. Roosevelt 140. What is the term for any individual or group activity addressing issues of public concern, including communities working together or individuals working alone in both political and non-political actions to protect public values or make a change in a community, addressing public concerns and promoting the quality of the community? Civic engagement or Civic participation 141. What kind of 527 organization pools campaign contributions from members and donates those funds to campaigns for or against candidates, ballot initiatives, or legislation? Political Action Committee or PAC 142. In what year was the American Civil Rights Act passed, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin? 1964 143. In 1935, what foundational statute of United States labor law guaranteed the right of private sector employees to engage in collective bargaining, organize into trade unions, and to strike? National Labor Relations Act of 1935 144. What is the name of the United States federal law that amended the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, which regulates the financing of political campaigns? Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 or BCRA 145. What is the name of the codification of the general and permanent regulations published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the federal government of the United States? The Code of Federal Regulations or CFR 146. What type of foreign policy holds that political rulers should avoid interfering in the affairs of foreign nations relations but still retain diplomacy and trade, while avoiding wars unless related to direct self-defense? Non-interventionism U.S. Presidents Political Trivia Back to table of contents... The United States has had 46 presidents. The president is the head of state and the head of government of the United States. They are responsible for executing the laws of the United States, appointing members of the federal government, and representing the United States in foreign affairs. The presidents have played a major role in shaping the history of the United States. They have made decisions that have affected the lives of all Americans, both at home and abroad. Read on for U.S. Presidents political trivia questions and answers. U.S. Presidents Political Trivia Questions & Answers 147. Which political party was U.S. President Millard Fillmore affiliated with? The Whig Party 148. What was the only unanimously elected president, with all state representatives voting for him? George Washington 149. Which President of the United States signed the Voting Rights act of 1965 into law? Lyndon B. Johnson 150. Which United States President created the Bank of the United States? George Washington 151. Which U.S. Vice President served under a President, and then went on to defeat the President he had served in the election for the U.S. Presidency? Thomas Jefferson 152. What is the name of the speech that U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivered during the American Civil War at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Pennsylvania, on the afternoon of November 19, 1863, four and a half months after the Union armies defeated those of the Confederacy? The Gettysburg Address 153. Which President of the United States of America signed the Affordable Care Act? Barack Obama 154. Who was the only President of the Confederate States of America? Jefferson Davis 155. Which United States President created the Works Progress Administration? Franklin D. Roosevelt 156. What was the last elected U.S. President that was not affiliated with either the Democratic or Republican Party? Millard Fillmore 157. What was the name of the political party, which were the followers of Alexander Hamilton, who favored a strong central government that would support the interests of commerce and industry? The Federalist Party 158. Who is the only U.S. President to serve two nonconsecutive terms? Grover Cleveland 159. Who did Gerald Ford take up the office of the Presidency from? Richard Nixon 160. Who is the only president that is buried in Washington D.C.? Woodrow Wilson 161. What year did George Washington become the first president of the United States? 1789 162. How many Vice Presidents of the U.S. became President of the U.S. as of 2022? Fifteen 163. Which President of the United States made Christmas a national holiday in 1870? Ulysses S. Grant 164. Who was the youngest U.S. President to ever be voted into office? John F. Kennedy 165. Which U.S. President is the only six-star general in United States history? George Washington 166. Who is the oldest U.S. President to ever take office? Joe Biden 167. Which three U.S. Presidents have been impeached? Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump 168. Who was the first president to have his photograph taken while in office? William Henry Harrison 169. How many U.S. presidents have been convicted after being impeached? None 170. Who is the only president that was a lifelong bachelor? James Buchanan 171. Who was the youngest president to take office? Theodore Roosevelt 172. Who was the first president to have ever appeared on television? Franklin D. Roosevelt 173. Who was the first president to be born in as a citizen of the United States? Martin Van Buren 174. Who is the only president to ever hold office in the history of the United States of America, not explicitly affiliated to any political party? George Washington 175. Who was the second President of the U.S.? John Adams 176. How many terms was Franklin D. Roosevelt successfully elected as the U.S President? Four Terms 177. Which President's administration was involved in the Watergate Scandal? Richard Nixon 178. In what year did President Abraham Lincoln sign the Emancipation Proclamation executive order which freed the slaves in the United States of America? 1863 179. As of 2022, how many U.S. Presidents were impeached? Three 180. Who was the first U.S. President to attend baseball's opening day and throw out the first pitch? William Howard Taft 181. What year was John F. Kennedy assassinated? 1963