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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe Constitution's system of federalism helpsBigger states to have more power than little states.Smaller states follow only the federal laws they agree with.Increase the authority of the Supreme CourtState governments and federal government share p
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWho is the father of the Constitution?James AdamsThomas JeffersonJames MadisonThomas Paine
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is true about the House and Senate?They can declare war against other nations.Their terms are the exact same length.They are not a part of Congress.You must be at least 30 to be a part of either one.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich is true about the functions of the branch of government?Executive branch makes law, legislative enforces.Judicial interprets, executive enforces.Legislative and Judicial make the law.Legislative makes law, while judicial enforces.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe term of a Supreme Court Justice is10 years.6 yearslife time4 years
- 6. Multiple ChoiceHow many members currently serve on the supreme court?6789
- 7. Multiple ChoiceIn the electoral college system, most states have aproportional systemcongressional district method systemequal representationwinner-take-all-system
- 8. Multiple ChoicePresiding officer of the house isHouse PresidentSpeaker of the HouseFloor LeaderVice-President
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe group that has the power to approve a Supreme court Justice nomination is theSupreme CourtCabinetPresidentSenate
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe cabinet serves asa group of advisors in the executive branch for the president.a group of advisors for members of the House and Senatea group of advisors for justices in the Supreme Court.All of the Above
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe position that requires an individual to be a natural born citizen isChief Justice of Supreme CourtCongressmenGovernorsPresident
- 12. Multiple ChoiceInitial of tax bills and start of the impeachment process, begins in theExecutive BranchJudicial BranchSenateHouse of Representatives
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a qualification for a member of the House of Representatives?Natural Born CitizenCitizen of the U.S. for 5 years.At least 30 years oldServe a 2-year term.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceAn example of a concurrent power would beregulating marriage/divorceprinting moneyimmigrationmaintaining roads and highways
- 15. Multiple ChoiceAn example of a an expressed power isMaintaining roadsCollecting taxesPolice ProtectionImmigration
- 16. Multiple ChoiceAn example of a reserved powerAirport securityestablishing schoolsguarantee civil rights/libertiesprint money
- 17. Multiple ChoiceAfter the death of Justice Scalia, a new Supreme Court Justice needs to be chosen. President Obama nominates Merrick Garland as a Supreme Court Justice and chooses a new director for the FBI.Commander in ChiefChief Guardian of the EconomyHead of StateChief Executive
- 18. Multiple ChoiceGovernment does not approve of President conducting war What can happen to check the President?The Supreme Court can order the soldiers back homeCongress can refuse to provide funds for the warCongress can declare the President’s actions unconstitutionalThe Supreme Court can impeach the President
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe qualifications or requirements to become a member of each branch of government is located in theAmendmentsArticlesBill of RightsNot located in the Constitution.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe total number of members in Congress is435538270535
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat does bicameral mean?2- house or 2- chamberPresident has power.Describes the struture of Judicial BranchMeans that a bill has to go through the legislative branch and the executive branch.
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThe Constitution resulted in what type of government?Direct DemocracyAn extension of the Articles of ConfederationDemocratic RepublicAutocracy
- 23. Multiple ChoiceFor which of the following branches are the primary members NOT elected?ExecutiveJudicialLegislativeNone of the above. All are elected.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the terms limits for the President?2-year terms with a limit of 4 terms4 year terms with a limit of 2 terms4 year terms with a limit of 1 term4 year terms with a limit of 4 terms.
- 25. Multiple ChoiceJudicial Review allows judicial branch toRegulate trade within the United StatesRatify or reject treatiesImpeach the president for wrongdoingsReview laws and declare them unconstitutional
- 26. Multiple ChoiceThe branch of government responsible for making laws is theLegislativeJudicialExecutiveAll of the above
- 27. Multiple ChoicePresidential candidates win a state's electoral vote byGaining the majority of the votes in the state governmentsSpending more money than their opponents in that state.Gaining the endorsement of the state's governor.Gaining the majority of the popular votes in that state.
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a protection granted by the Bill of Rights?Individuals are protected against cruel and unusual punishmentIndividuals are guaranteed to the right to top quality lawyersIndividuals are guaranteed the right to a speedy, public jury trialIndividuals are protected against cruel and unusual punishment
- 29. Multiple ChoiceThe main purpose of the Bill of RightsCreate a bi-cameral legislatureIncrease the power of the federal courtsProtect the rights of individuals from the governmentProvide for separation of powers in the federal government.
- 30. Multiple ChoiceThe system of checks and balances helpsIncrease the President's authority to declare warPrevent one branch of government from abusing its constitutional powersRegulate trade with other countries and among statesthe federal government get itself out of debt without breaking the law.
- 31. Multiple ChoiceHow is the winner of an election determined?Winner of the popular voteCandidate must get 270 or above electoral votesSenate VotesWinner of the primaries and cacuses
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens if Electoral College votes in an election are a tie?The winner of the popular votes wins the election.The Senate votes for a President.The House of Representatives votes for a President.None of the above.
- 33. Multiple ChoiceThe President smiles for the camera while he signs the bill and then presents the pen that he used to the bill’s sponsor. Meanwhile, two other bills sit on his desk unsigned—bills that he plans to veto is an example of which role.Head of StateChief ExecutiveChief LegislatorGuardian of the Economy
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