+2 Best Law Trivia and Quizzes in United States

Welcome, quiz enthusiasts! Are you ready to put your legal knowledge to the test with our thrilling US Law Trivia Quiz? 🇺🇸⚖️ In a country where the Constitution reigns supreme and the legal system is as diverse as the American landscape, understanding the intricacies of US law is like unlocking the secrets to the nation's foundation. From landmark Supreme Court cases to bizarre state laws, this quiz will take you on a wild legal ride through the land of the free and the home of the brave! Whether you fancy yourself a legal eagle or just want to brush up on your knowledge of the justice system, this quiz is the perfect way to challenge yourself and maybe even discover a few surprising facts along the way. After all, who wouldn't want to impress their friends with some cool legal trivia at the next backyard barbecue or virtual hangout? So, grab your virtual gavel and get ready to preside over a courtroom of questions that will test your understanding of the law in the good ol' US of A. From the Bill of Rights to the latest hot-button legal issues, this quiz covers it all. Can you distinguish between federal and state laws? Do you know your Miranda rights by heart? Let's find out! Get ready to be judged, jury, and (quiz) executioner as you dive into the fascinating world of US law. So, without further ado, let's gavel up and get started on this legal journey!

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Pillars of American law: How well do you know these founding documents?

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  • In the U.S., who is responsible for making laws?

    Congress

  • Which document announced the American colonies' break from Britain?

    Declaration of Independence

  • What oath do individuals take to become US citizens?

    The Oath of Allegiance

  • Which document begins with "We the People of the United States..."?

    The Constitution

  • Who can pardon a federal crime in the U.S.?

    The President

  • The U.S. Attorney General is the head of which government department?

    Justice

  • What was the name for the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution?

    Bill of Rights

  • Besides executive and judicial, what is the other US Government branch?

    Legislative

  • Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution began the prohibition era?

    Eighteenth Amendment

  • What 1862 legislation allowed white settlers to claim Great Plains land?

    Homestead Act

  • Where was the Constitution of the United States kept during WWII?

    Fort Knox

  • For how many years is an adult U.S. passport valid?

    10 years

  • What is the name that the three U.S. founding documents receive together?

    Charters of Freedom

  • What does the Fourth Amendment protect U.S. citizens from?

    Unreasonable searches

  • Which department is in charge of issuing U.S. passports?

    Department of State

  • Which constitutional amendments provide the right to a jury trial?

    Sixth and Seventh

  • The "Duties in American Colonies Act" is better known by what name?

    Stamp Act

  • The issuance of the first U.S. passports occurred during which war?

    Revolutionary War

  • The 1917 Jones Act granted U.S. citizenship to residents from where?

    Puerto Rico

  • Which U.S. state's constitution took 150 years to be ratified?

    Ohio

Can you pass a rule of Law quiz? U.S. Legislation trivia!

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  • Which right does the First Amendment famously protect?

    Freedom of speech

  • What fraction of states must ratify an amendment to the US Constitution?

    Three-fourths

  • What term describes when the President refuses to enact legislation?

    Veto

  • What was granted with the 19th Amendment?

    Women's right to vote

  • Which legislative Act did Congress enact in 1913?

    Federal Reserve Act

  • Which bill did Andrew Johnson famously veto?

    Civil Rights Act of 1866

  • What legislation offered financial aid to returning soldiers?

    G.I. Bill of Rights

  • In the US, what civil rights law prohibits sex-based discrimination?

    Title IX

  • What was the last amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

    27th

  • Which U.S. President signed into law the Equal Pay Act?

    John F. Kennedy

  • Which amendment protects citizens from unreasonable search and seizure?

    Fourth Amendment

  • When the 19th Amendment was ratified, who cast the deciding vote?

    Harry Burn

  • What was the last U.S. state to repeal Prohibition-era laws in 1966?

    Mississippi

  • Who passed the Homestead Act of 1862?

    Lincoln

  • Which law, enacted in 1906, established the first national monuments?

    Antiquities Act

  • What Act provided affordable childcare for mothers during WWII?

    Lanham Act

  • Which president signed the Indian Citizenship Act in 1924?

    Coolidge