The Ultimate Politics Quiz
The Ultimate Politics Quiz assesses your knowledge of U. S. Government structures, including age requirements for political offices, roles of the Vice President, and recent constitutional amendments. This quiz is ideal for learners interested in American politics and governance.
- 1.
How old do you have to be to be a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?
- A.
15 Years Old
- B.
42 Years Old
- C.
25 Years Old
- D.
50 Years Old
Correct Answer
C. 25 Years Old -
- 2.
When is the only time the Vice President can vote in the Senate?
- A.
To Pass A Bill The President Likes
- B.
In Times Of War
- C.
Before The Christmas Break
- D.
To Break A Tie Vote
Correct Answer
D. To Break A Tie Vote -
- 3.
How old do you have to be to be elected president of the U.S?
- A.
70 Years Old
- B.
55 Years Old
- C.
35 Years Old
- D.
21 Years Old
Correct Answer
C. 35 Years Old -
- 4.
How old must a person be to serve as President of the United States?
- A.
50 Years
- B.
42 Years
- C.
21 Years
- D.
35 Years
Correct Answer
D. 35 Years -
- 5.
What was the most recent amendment to the U.S. Constitution to become law?
- A.
Banning The Use Of Bakery Products
- B.
Limiting Congressional Pay Increases
- C.
Outlawing All Digital Watches
- D.
Ceding The Florida Keys To Cuba
Correct Answer
B. Limiting Congressional Pay Increases -
- 6.
The Second Amendment explains that the right to bear arms is necessary for which of these?
- A.
Scaring Crows Away From The Corn
- B.
Hunting Wild Tigers
- C.
Shooting Holes In Water Barrels
- D.
The Security Of A Free State
Correct Answer
D. The Security Of A Free State -
- 7.
The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery except in what case?
- A.
People With Blue Eyes
- B.
People Who Like Ham
- C.
Punishment For A Crime
- D.
People Who Own Pit Bulls
Correct Answer
C. Punishment For A Crime -
- 8.
The President's and Vice President's terms officially end on what day of the year?
- A.
Thanksgiving Day
- B.
14-May
- C.
20-Jan
- D.
25-Dec
Correct Answer
C. 20-Jan -
- 9.
Before the two-term limit, what president was elected four times during the 1930's and 1940's?
- A.
Gerald Ford
- B.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
- C.
John Quincy Adams
- D.
Bill Clinton
Correct Answer
B. Franklin Delano Roosevelt -
- 10.
President James Polk acquired Oregon from Britain and California from which country?
- A.
Mexico
- B.
France
- C.
Tibet
- D.
Swaziland
Correct Answer
A. Mexico -
- 11.
What is the translation of "Novus Ordo Seclorum" under the pyramid on the Great Seal of the U.S.?
- A.
Don't Trust Girls With Red Hair
- B.
We Like Watermelon
- C.
A New Order For The Ages
- D.
This Country Rocks!
Correct Answer
C. A New Order For The Ages -
- 12.
Who was the first female candidate for Vice President in U.S. history, in 1984?
- A.
Hillary Clinton
- B.
Nancy Pelosi
- C.
Geraldine Ferraro
- D.
Angelina Jolie
Correct Answer
C. Geraldine Ferraro -
- 13.
The Iran-Contra scandal of the 1980's primarily involved which Central American country?
- A.
Panama
- B.
Nicaragua
- C.
Haiti
- D.
Mexico
Correct Answer
B. Nicaragua -
- 14.
Which former pro wrestler was elected governor of Minnesota in 1998?
- A.
Dusty Rhodes
- B.
Jesse Ventura
- C.
Bobby Heenan
- D.
Hulk Hogan
Correct Answer
B. Jesse Ventura -
- 15.
The Miranda Rights, which are often read to drunk drivers, protect you from which of the following?
- A.
Going To Jail
- B.
Losing Your Driver's License
- C.
Self-incrimination
- D.
Getting A Ticket
Correct Answer
C. Self-incrimination -
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