Chapter 13 Federal Government MS Stuides

Multiple Choice

In which form of government do states or regions have the most power?

• Confederation

• Unitary System

• Federal System

• Monarchy

Multiple Choice

What must all laws, policies, and procedures of federal, state, and local government be consistent with?

• The President's orders

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Supreme Court's decisions

• The Congress's resolutions

Multiple Choice

At which levels is the division of powers in the American government applied?

• National, Regional, Community

• Federal, State, Local

• International, National, Local

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

Multiple Choice

Who are considered the source of power and authority in the U.S.?

• The President

• The Congress

• The people

• The Supreme Court

Multiple Choice

How many branches of government were established by the Founding Fathers?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Multiple Choice

What can Congress do if the President vetoes a law?

• Declare the veto unconstitutional

• Override the veto

• Appoint a new President

• Pass the law without changes

Multiple Choice

Who has the power to confirm or reject judicial appointments?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• Congress

• The Vice President

Multiple Choice

Which branch of government can veto congressional legislation?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• None of the above

Multiple Choice

What is the main role of public officials in the United States?

• To create laws without public input

• To represent the people

• To serve for life without reelection

• To manage private businesses

Multiple Choice

At what levels of government are public officials elected in the United States?

• Only federal

• Only state

• Only local

• All levels

Multiple Choice

What authority does Article I of the Constitution enumerate?

• The authority of the President

• The authority of the Supreme Court

• The authority of the U.S. Congress

• The authority of the Vice President

Multiple Choice

Which article of the Constitution created the U.S. Congress?

• Article II

• Article III

• Article I

• Article IV

Multiple Choice

How many members does each state have in the U.S. Senate?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Multiple Choice

How many members are there in the U.S. House of Representatives?

• 100

• 435

• 50

• 200

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason given for not allowing a popular vote for the president?

• To ensure faster election results

• To prevent corruption

• Lack of knowledge about candidates in remote areas

• To reduce election costs

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a qualification for becoming the President of the United States?

• Must be at least 30 years old

• Must be a naturalized citizen

• Must have lived in the U.S. for 10 years prior to the election

• Must be at least 35 years old

Multiple Choice

What does appellate jurisdiction allow the Supreme Court to do?

• Hear a case for the first time

• Review a case already decided in a lower court

• Create new laws

• Appoint new justices

Multiple Choice

Which states are in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals?

• California, Nevada, Arizona

• Florida, Georgia, Alabama

• Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas

• New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Multiple Choice

Which court handles civil suits against the U.S. involving trade with other countries?

• The U.S. Tax Court

• The Court of Military Appeals

• The Court of International Trade

• The U.S. Claims Court

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of the special courts created by Congress?

• Hearing disputes between citizens and the IRS

• Reviewing military court martial cases

• Handling criminal cases

• Hearing civil suits involving trade with other countries

Multiple Choice

Where was the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 drafted?

• Jackson

• Biloxi

• Gulfport

• Hattiesburg

Multiple Choice

How many delegates were involved in drafting the Mississippi Constitution of 1890?

• 100

• 120

• 134

• 150

Multiple Choice

What are the basic principles of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890?

• Rule of law, popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances

• Democracy, federalism, individual rights, economic freedom

• Monarchy, centralized power, unlimited government, no checks and balances

• Socialism, collective ownership, no separation of powers, no sovereignty

Multiple Choice

How has public opinion been described regarding the matter of drafting a new state constitution?

• United

• Indifferent

• Sharply divided

• Unanimous

Multiple Choice

Who can submit an amendment in an indirect initiative?

• The president

• Citizens

• The Supreme Court

• The governor

Multiple Choice

What is the minimum age requirement to be a state senator in Mississippi?

• 18 years

• 21 years

• 25 years

• 30 years

Multiple Choice

How many years must a person be a registered voter to qualify as a state senator in Mississippi?

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

Multiple Choice

How long must a state senator candidate be a resident of their district before being elected in Mississippi?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

Multiple Choice

What role does the president pro tempore play in the Senate?

• Presides over the House of Representatives

• Acts as the chairperson of the Rules Committee

• Enforces and interprets rules

• Assigns committees

Multiple Choice

Who hears the impeachment of the governor or other officials in Mississippi?

• The House of Representatives

• The President

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

Multiple Choice

Which article of the 1890 Constitution established a state executive branch?

• Article 1

• Article 3

• Article 5

• Article 7

Multiple Choice

What is one role of the state executive branch?

• To create federal laws

• To appoint federal judges

• To enforce state laws

• To manage international relations

Multiple Choice

What is a pardon as defined in the context of the governor's powers?

• A temporary delay of a sentence

• A reduction of a sentence

• The legal forgiveness of a crime

• A financial penalty

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Secretary of State?

• Administering laws governing elections

• Managing public lands

• Publishing state documents

• Enforcing criminal laws

Multiple Choice

How long must an attorney general be a citizen of the state?

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 10 years

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a qualification for becoming the governor of Mississippi?

• Must be at least 20 years of age

• Must be a citizen of the U.S. for twenty years

• Must be a resident of the state for at least 5 years before the election

• Must have served in the military.

Multiple Choice

The governor of Mississippi is elected for a term of how many years?

• Two years

• Four years

• Six years

• Eight years

Multiple Choice

A reprieve is a ______ of a sentence.

• A) Cancellation

• B) Postponement

• C) Reduction

• D) Extension

Multiple Choice

The governor of Mississippi can grant ______ and pardons to persons convicted of crimes.

• Reprieves

• Sentences

• Fines

• Trials

Multiple Choice

What is one of the responsibilities of the Secretary of State in Mississippi?

• Overseeing public schools

• Administering laws governing elections, corporations, and public lands

• Managing healthcare services

• Supervising transportation systems.

Multiple Choice

What is the primary job of the state auditor?

• To manage the state's money

• To audit all state agencies, local governments, and public schools

• To maintain finance records for state transactions

• To meet the secretary of state.

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank: The Mississippi Authority for Educational Television is also known as ________.

• Mississippi Public Broadcasting

• Mississippi Educational Network

• Mississippi Learning Channel

• Mississippi TV Authority

Multiple Choice

How many justices are elected to the Mississippi Supreme Court?

• 7

• 9

• 11

• 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a qualification for a Supreme Court justice in Mississippi?

• Must be 30 years old

• Must be a practicing attorney

• Must be a citizen for ten years before the election

• Must be a citizen for five years before the election.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a qualification to be a judge on the Mississippi Court of Appeals?

• Must be 25 years of age

• Must be a practicing attorney

• Must be a resident of Mississippi for 2 years

• Must have a law degree from Mississippi.

Multiple Choice

Chancery and Circuit Court districts are based on ________ and caseload.

• location

• population

• budget

• history

Multiple Choice

The trial court system consists of the Chancery Court and ________.

• A) Family Court

• B) Circuit Court

• C) Traffic Court

• D) Juvenile Court

Multiple Choice

What types of cases do Chancery Courts have jurisdiction over?

• Divorce and alimony

• Criminal cases

• Traffic violations

• Tax fraud

Multiple Choice

Chancery Courts may also hear appeals from _______.

• Higher courts

• Lower courts

• Federal courts

• International courts

Multiple Choice

Who usually makes the decisions in Circuit Courts?

• Judges

• Lawyers

• Juries

• Police officers