Masters of the Three Branches Quiz

Question 1

Which modern-day President holds the power to veto legislation passed by Congress?

A The President

B The Speaker of the House

C The Vice President

D The Chief Justice

Question 2

This influential Supreme Court Justice established the principle of judicial review in the case Marbury v. Madison. Who is he?

A John Marshall

B Oliver Wendell Holmes

C John Jay

D Earl Warren

Question 3

Who serves as the presiding officer of the U.S. House of Representatives?

A The Vice President

B The President pro tempore

C The Speaker of the House

D The Majority Leader

Question 4

This individual serves as the President of the U.S. Senate and only votes in the event of a tie. Who are they?

A The Speaker

B The Secretary of State

C The Senate Majority Leader

D The Vice President

Question 5

Which historical figure, as President, was the first to be impeached by the House of Representatives?

A Andrew Johnson

B Donald Trump

C Richard Nixon

D Bill Clinton

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