How many branches does the U.S. federal government have?
Answer3
The legislative, executive and judicial branches share power.
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The basics
What is the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution called?
AnswerThe Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights was ratified in 1791.
Going deeper
How many voting members does the U.S. House of Representatives have?
Answer435
The House has 435 voting seats, set by law since 1911 apart from a brief period.
How many electoral votes are needed to win the U.S. presidency?
Answer270
A majority of the 538 electoral votes is 270.
What is a bicameral legislature?
AnswerOne with two chambers
Bicameral means two houses, like a Senate and a House.
Expert level
In what year was the U.S. Constitution signed?
Answer1787
Delegates signed the Constitution on September 17, 1787.
Which amendment lowered the U.S. voting age to 18?
Answer26th
The 26th Amendment was ratified in 1971.
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