Constitution

What is required for the ratification of a Treaty under the United States Constitution?

2/3 majority vote of the Senate.

Who wins the Presidency in the presidential election of 2028 if no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes?

The House of Representatives will decide between the candidates.

What was the role of America's NATO Allies in Afghanistan from 2001 until August 2021?

Every NATO Ally deployed personnel; over 1000 NATO personnel died during the mission.

In 2025, what does the largest share of United States national government spending go to?

Health Care.

What is correct regarding the situation of the United States under the Articles of Confederation?

All of the above statements are correct.

What powers were granted to Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

All of the above are correct.

Why was Shay's Rebellion important?

It showed that the national government did not have enough power to protect the country.

What did events surrounding the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794 show?

Congress had the power to levy excise taxes and the President could enforce those laws.

Which part of the US Government confirms presidential nominations to the Cabinet and federal courts?

The Senate.

What happened during Little Turtle's War of the early 1790s?

An alliance of Indian tribes defeated the first US army expedition.

Which powers are specifically given to Congress under Article I?

All of the above.

What is the President's responsibility regarding laws passed by Congress?

He must execute the laws of Congress.

What happens to a treaty once ratified by the United States?

It becomes part of the Supreme Law of the United States.

What part of the US Constitution mandates education accountability?

None of the above. This provision is not part of the US Constitution.

Which country entered into an alliance with the United States during the Revolutionary War?

France.

What occurs if the President holds a bill without signing it for ten days while Congress adjourns?

The bill is blocked by a pocket veto.

What occurred with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2021 after President Trump vetoed it?

Congress overrode the veto and passed the NDAA.

What limits exist on what members of Congress can say during hearings or debates?

None of the above. They can express their ideas freely.

What statement is correct about the US national economy and government spending in 2025?

The US spends more on paying interest on the debt than on national defense.

What responsibility did state governments have under America's system of Dual Federalism until the 1920s?

They had complete responsibility for education, health, safety, and infrastructure.

What portion of funding for public education came from state and local governments from the 1950s until 2020?

About 9/10 of the funding.

What portion of the average state budget came from national government funds in 1927?

About 2%.

What did the United States achieve from 1789 through 1913?

All of the above are correct.

What is correct about the United States before 1913?

All of the above are correct.

Before sending a bill to the President, it must be passed by?

Both chambers with a simple majority.

What vote must the UNSC obtain to authorize actions like a No Fly Zone?

An affirmative vote of nine of the 15 members.

Which country has a Permanent Seat on the United Nations Security Council alongside the US, UK, China, and Russia?

France.

What was the result of the Trump-Putin Summit in August 2025?

Pressure on Putin was reduced; Trump dropped ceasefire demands.

What percentage of the Russian population favors peace talks to end the war with Ukraine?

60% are in favor of peace talks.

What did President Trump say about Ukraine joining NATO in August 2025?

He ruled out NATO membership for Ukraine.

In the Budapest Memorandum, which other two countries, alongside the UK, promised to respect Ukraine's territorial integrity?

The United States and Russia.

Which two countries are planning to lead a coalition to assist Ukraine after a peace agreement?

Britain and France.

What did President Trump say about a European-led force to Ukraine?

Europeans would be the first line of defense; the US would help with airpower.

What is correct about violent crime in Washington D.C. during Trump's mobilization of the National Guard?

The murder rate is lower than a year ago and overall crime is down.

What limits the President's ability to control the Washington D.C. police force?

He can only do so for thirty days without Congressional approval for extension.

What measure of the vote did Daisy Jane win with 40% in an election?

Plurality.

If a Presidential election goes to the House of Representatives, what must they do?

Choose from the three candidates with the most electoral votes.

How long are the terms for US District Courts and Circuit Courts judges?

There are no term limits; they serve until death or retirement.

What did Anti-Federalists insist be added to the Constitution?

A Bill of Rights as a condition of ratification.

How many Canadian troops were lost in Afghanistan?

More than 150.

What did Russia do prior to invading Georgia and Ukraine?

Military aircraft repeatedly violated the airspace of the targeted countries.

Which NATO Ally had over 700 troops in Afghanistan by February 2021?

All of the above (multiple Allies).

How long had Osama bin Laden been hiding in his compound before being killed?

5 years.

How many Supreme Court justices have been removed by conviction in an impeachment case?

0.

Where was the raid that killed Osama bin Laden launched from?

From Afghanistan.

Which NATO Allies provided more aid to Ukraine than the US from January 2022 to December 2024?

All of these Allies sent a larger portion of their GDP.

What was remarkable about the Russian military violating Swedish airspace in March 2022?

Two jets were reported to be carrying nuclear weapons.

Which country voted with Russia against the UN resolution condemning the invasion of Ukraine in 2025?

The United States.

What caused Congress to suddenly adjourn on June 21, 1783?

Continental Army soldiers surrounded Congress demanding pay.

What NATO assets were used to defend Polish airspace against Russian drones in September 2025?

Dutch F-35 fighter jets alongside Polish F-16s.