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What do you know about the U.S. government?

You answered 6 questions correctly

You scored better than 88% of the public, below 0% of the public and the same as 12%.

% of Americans who answered correctly
In an election for U.S. president, which of these chooses the next president if the vote in the Electoral College is tied?
You answered: The U.S. House of Representatives
The correct answer: The U.S. House of Representatives
40
Which of the following rights is guaranteed by the FIRST Amendment to the Constitution?
You answered: The right to freedom of religion
The correct answer: The right to freedom of religion
57
Which of the following determines how many representatives a state gets in the House of Representatives?
You answered: The number of people who live in the state
The correct answer: The number of people who live in the state
68
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?
You answered: 6 years
The correct answer: 6 years
44
When a justice is confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court, how long are they appointed for?
You answered: It is a lifetime appointment
The correct answer: It is a lifetime appointment
75
In which part of the federal government is there a rule that requires a 60% supermajority vote to end a filibuster?
You answered: The U.S. Senate
The correct answer: The U.S. Senate
50

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