Should You Vote?

Should you vote? Most would say you should if you can...but do you really know how our government is structured? Do you know some of the basics that every citizen should know?

This quiz will help you determine your knowledge of government. No fair looking up the answers. Just answer each question to the best of your ability and knowledge. If you score really low, maybe you should just stay home on election day. Good luck.

What is your age?
Under 18 Years Old
18 to 24 Years Old
25 to 30 Years Old
31 to 40 Years Old
41 to 50 Years Old
51 to 60 Years Old
Over 60 Years Old
What is your gender?
Male
Female
1. What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution commonly called?
The Preamble
The Ten Commandments
The Ten Amendments
The Bill of Rights
2. How many Justices serve on the United States Supreme Court?
6
7
9
11
3. How many Senators are elected from each state?
2
3
4
It varies from state to state
4. Which elected official also serves as President of the Senate?
Senate Majority Leader
Vice President of The United States
Speaker of the House
None of the above
5. What was the Watergate scandal named after?
An X-rated movie
The last name of the reporter who broke the story
A hotel
A Baltimore seaport
6. How many states are there in The United States of America?
50
51
52
54
7. If the President dies or is otherwise removed while in office, the Vice President then becomes President. Who is next in line?
Chief Justice of The Supreme Court
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Speaker of the House
Senate Majority Leader
8. Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States?
Clarence Thomas
Condoleezza Rice
Stephen Breyer
John Roberts
9. Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Colin Powell
Nancy Pelosi
Dick Cheney
Mitch McConnell
10. Which of the following is NOT a Supreme Court Justice?
Kenneth Starr
Samuel Alito
John Paul Stevens
Anthony Kennedy

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