Structures of Government

Structures of Government Review

What are the three branches of government? 

Legislative, Judicial, Executive

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the three branches of government?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Supreme Court

What is separation of powers, check and balances, and federalism? 

Separation of Powers- Each branch of government has their own specific powers

Checks and Balances- Each branch has the ability to block actions of the other branches

Federalism- The division of power between national and state government

Multiple Choice

Checks and Balances prevents one branch of government from becoming too _____.

• D

• Organized

• Powerful

• Stressed

Multiple Choice

Federalism is the division of power between _______ and _______ government.

• National and State

• Equal and Unequal

• Senate and House

• President and Vice President

What are the requirements to run for president? The US senate? 

President- natural born citizen, 35 years old, resident of US for 14 years, 

US Senate- must be 30 years old, US resident for 9 years, residency in the state they represent

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a requirement to be in the US Senate?

• Member of a political party

• Must be at least 45 years old

• Natural Born US Citizen

• 1. A resident of the state they are representing for at least one year 

What are the powers of the president?

-Head of administrative element

-Approves or vetoes laws that Congress creates

-Meets with and forms treaties with other country’s leaders

-Commander in Chief of all military
-Grant Pardons

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a duty of the US President

• Commander in Chief of US Military

• Can Veto laws

• Votes on bills in Congress

• Meets with leaders of other countries

What is judicial review?

-the Supreme Court decides whether or not something is constitutional

Multiple Choice

In Judicial Review, the ___________ decides if a law is constitutional.

• President

• Supreme Court

• Governor

• Attorney General

What are the elected positions in NYS? 

-Governor

-Lieutenant Governor

-Attorney General

-Comptroller

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an elected position in the NYS Government?

• Governor

• Comptroller

• Attorney General

• President

What is the process for becoming a supreme court justice? How long are they appointed for? 

-Each justice is appointed by the President

-Each justice is appointed for a life term

Multiple Choice

The President appoints Supreme Court Justices for LIFE?

• True

• False

What are the revenue sources for NYS? 

-Income Tax

-Federal Government

-Permissive Tax  

Multiple Choice

Do other countries provide aid to New York State?

• No

• Yes

What is the line of succession for the presidency? 

Vice President, Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, Secretary of State

Multiple Choice

The order of succession for the president is: president, vice president, speaker of the house

• True

• False

Who is the speaker of the house? Majority leader of the senate? 

Speaker of house- Mike Johnson (R)

Senate Majority- Charles Schumer (D)

Multiple Choice

Who is the Speaker of the House?

• Mike Johnson

• Joe Biden

• Kamala Harris

• Charles Schumer

Who are the current US senators for New York? 

Chuck Schumer and Kristen Gillibrand

Multiple Choice

Chuck Schumer and Kristen Gillibrand are current New York State:

• Senators

• Presidents

• Lawyers

• Governors

Who is the president of the Senate? 

Kamala Harris

Multiple Choice

Kamala Harris is the Vice President and President of the Senate?

• True

• False

Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? 

John Roberts

Multiple Choice

Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

• Joe Biden

• John Roberts

• Kamala Harris

• Nancy Pelosi

How many US senators are there? Members of the House of Representatives?

Senate- 100

House of Representatives- 435

Multiple Choice

The Senate has 435 members, the House of Representatives has 100 members

• True

• False

What is property tax based on? 

Based on value of real land

What is a bicameral legislature? 

Having two legislative chambers or houses. The US has Senate and House of Representatives

What is the filibuster? 

Delay tactic in the Senate

Multiple Choice

What is a filibuster?

• A delay tactic

• A firework

• A sick day for Congress members

• A vote of importance

Describe one way a branch of government can check the power of another branch? 

Veto a bill
Declare unconstitutional

Extra Information:

What is the highest court in New York State:

The Court of Appeals