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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe Congress may pass laws and they go into effect if the President signs the law. However the Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional. This is an example ofA) SupremacyB) Veto powerC) FederalismD) Checks and balances
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich BEST illustrates the principle of checks and balances?A) The taxing power of statesB) The military powers of the presidentC) Senate confirmation of presidential appointmentsD) Congressional hearings to consider a proposed law to favorites
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat role do the federal courts play in checking the power of the legislative branch?A) Congress creates courts and may impeach judgesB) federal judges and justices are appointed for lifeC) they review laws of Congress for compliance with the ConstitutionD) the President may veto Congressional legislation with judicial approval
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich action is an example of the system of checks and balances?A) An individual pays both a state and a federal income tax.B) New York State requires at least 180 school days per year.C) The House of Representatives votes to expel one of its members.D) The Senate approves a president’s nominee to the Supreme Court.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which is the BEST title for this chart?A) Judicial Branch Checks on the Executive BranchB) Judicial Branch Checks on the Legislative BranchC) Legislative Branch Checks on the Judicial BranchD) Legislative Branch Checks on the Executive Branch - 6. Multiple ChoiceSeparation of powers means thatA) The House and Senate may never pass joint resolutions on foreign policy issues.B) The national government and state governments have differing amounts and types of power.C) Powers assigned to the national government are distinct from those assigned to the statesD) The legislative, executive and judicial functions of government are held by separate people and groups
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThis branch of government is responsible for carrying out the laws.A) ExecutiveB) JudicialC) LegislativeD) Police
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name of the group of executive department heads who advise the president?CabinetElectoral CollegeRepresentativesSenators
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe highest court in the United States is theA) District CourtB) Supreme CourtC) State CourtD) Military Court
- 10. Multiple ChoiceJudicial review is most accurately described as the power of theA) President to override a decision of the Supreme CourtB) State courts to overturn decisions of the Supreme CourtC) Senate to approve all presidential appointments to federal courtsD) Supreme Court to determine the constitutionality of laws
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is the main function of the legislative branch?A) Make lawsB) Enforce lawsC) Define lawsD) Interpret laws
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich person is a member of the legislative branch?A) President of the United StatesB) Speaker of the HouseC) Secretary of EducationD) Ambassador to the United Nations
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch of the Federal government makes laws?A) ExecutiveB) JudicialC) LegislativeD) Presidential
- 14. Multiple ChoiceAt the Constitutional Convention (1787), which issue was resolved by the Great Compromise?A) Method of electing the presidentB) Power of Congress to tax exportsC) Regulation of interstate commerceD) Representation of states in Congress
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe Great Compromise reached at the Constitutional Convention resulted in theA) Formation of the Supreme CourtB) Creation of a bicameral legislatureC) Development of a two-party system (Democrats and Republicans)D) Ban on the importation of enslaved Africans
- 16. Multiple ChoiceHow long is the term of the office of President?2 years4 years8 yearsunlimited
- 17. Multiple ChoiceHow many terms can a president serve in a lifetime?248unlimited
- 18. Multiple Choice
How many justices (judges) are on the Supreme Court?
7
8
9
11
- 19. Multiple ChoiceHow long are justices on the Supreme Court once they start?4 years2 years6 yearsAs long as they have "good behavior" - could be for the rest of their life.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceHow does a judge get the job of Supreme Court justice?First, they are selected and appointed by the President, then interviewed and confirmed by the Senate.The president chooses them.The U.S. Congress chooses them.They must first be a federal judge on a lower level, then are placed on the Supreme Court by a vote of the people.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the role/job of the judicial branch?Make lawsEnforce lawsCarry out lawsInterpret laws
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThe first U.S. plan for government was theDeclaration of IndependenceMagna CartaArticles of ConfederationConstitution
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhy was it hard to get laws passed under the Articles of Confederation?To pass a law, all states needed to agree.To pass a law, 9 of 13 states needed to agree.The President could veto a law before it was passed.The Supreme Court could rule any law unconstitutional
- 24. Multiple Choice
What is one feature of the federal system created by the Constitution of the United States?
Guaranteeing equal legal rights to all persons
Requiring the federal government to maintain a balanced budget
Dividing powers between the national and state governments
Granting more power to the executive branch than to the other branches of government
- 25. Multiple ChoiceBuilding support for the ratification of the United States Constitution was the purpose of theFarewell Address of George WashingtonAlbany Plan of UnionMayflower CompactFederalist Papers
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which issue is exclusively the responsibility of the federal government?
Driver's licenses
Collecting taxes
Teaching certifications
Coining/printing money
- 27. Multiple ChoiceA government in which powers are divided between a national government and state governments with the national government being supreme is calledA confederate governmentA republican government.A unitary government.A federal government
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the highest law in the United States government?The PresidentU.S. ConstitutionThe Supreme CourtState constitutions
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens when a state law conflicts with a federal law?The federal government can penalize the state.The federal government must change its law.The state government can enforce its own law.The state must give way to the federal government.
- 30. Multiple ChoiceFederalism is best defined as a principle of government thatDivides power between the central government and state governmentsIncludes a system of checks and balancesAllows the states to nullify national lawsPlaces the most power in the hand of the legislative branch
- 31. Multiple ChoiceAll Powers that the Constitution does not give to the Federal governmentRemains with the State GovernmentsAre given to the PresidentAre given to CongressAre interpreted by the Supreme Court
- 32. Multiple Choice“Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.” This quote from the Declaration of Independence illustrates the concept ofPopular sovereigntyJudicial reviewFederalismSeparation of powers
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a principle of government that is stated in the Preamble to the United States Constitution?Federal laws must be subject to state approval.The power of government comes from the people.The right to bear arms shall not be infringed.All men and women are created equal.
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these political debates is MOST closely related to the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?Gun controlCapital punishmentSearch and seizure warrantsSeparation of church and state
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the purpose of the United States Bill of Rights?To provide more power to the national governmentTo protect individual rights of the peopleTo grant powers to the statesTo establish the rule of law
- 36. Multiple ChoiceThe “separation of church and state” meansThere can be no churches in the stateThere can be no religion in the stateState employees cannot have a religionThe government cannot dictate religion
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