What do you know about the U.S. government?
Test your civics knowledge by taking our short 6-question quiz. When you finish, you will be able to compare your results with the average American and compare responses across demographic groups.
Question 1 of 6
In an election for U.S. president, which of these chooses the next president if the vote in the Electoral College is tied?
The presidential cabinet
The U.S. House of Representatives
The U.S. Senate
A convention of the states
Question 2 of 6
Which of the following rights is guaranteed by the FIRST Amendment to the Constitution?
The right to freedom of religion
The right to bear arms
The right to privacy
The right to remain silent
Question 3 of 6
Which of the following determines how many representatives a state gets in the House of Representatives?
The number of people who live in the state
The square mile area of the state
The number of voting-age citizens in the state
How much people in the state pay in federal taxes
Question 4 of 6
For how many years is a U.S. senator elected – that is, how many years are there in one full term of office for a U.S. senator?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Question 5 of 6
When a justice is confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court, how long are they appointed for?
17 years
Until a president decides to replace them
Until they are 75 years old
It is a lifetime appointment
Question 6 of 6
In which part of the federal government is there a rule that requires a 60% supermajority vote to end a filibuster?
The U.S. House of Representatives
The U.S. Senate
The U.S. Supreme Court
The presidential cabinet
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