Civics: Mid Year

Front

What does the judicial branch do?

Back

decides if a law goes against the Constitution

Front

If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

Back

the Speaker of the House of Representatives

Front

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

Back

checks and balances

Front

Gave women the right to vote

Back

19th Amendment

Front

Which amendment gave African-Americans the right to vote when it was passed by Congress 1869 and ratified by the states in February 1870?

Back

15th Amendment

Answer explanation

The 13th Amendment abolished slavery while the 15th Amendment gave black men the right to vote.

Front

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

Back

27

Front

True or False?  The Articles of Confederation had a strong central government.

Back

False

Answer explanation

The Articles of Confederation was a loose organization of states. It allowed for strong states rights NOT federal rights.

Front

The main job of the Legislative Branch is to...

Back

pass laws

Front

A president's power to reject a bill passed is called a...

Back

veto

Front

Every seat is up for election every 2 years. Classify as House, Senate, Neither, or Both.

Back

House