Constitution Test

The 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 of 

• A) Supremacy
• B) Veto power
• C) Federalism
• D) Checks and balances

Which BEST illustrates the principle of checks and balances? 

• A) The taxing power of states
• B) The military powers of the president
• C) Senate confirmation of presidential appointments
• D) Congressional hearings to consider a proposed law to favorites

What role do the federal courts play in checking the power of the legislative branch? 

• A) Congress creates courts and may impeach judges
• B) federal judges and justices are appointed for life
• C) they review laws of Congress for compliance with the Constitution
• D) the President may veto Congressional legislation with judicial approval

Which 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.

Many changes in government are gradual and difficult. How does our government decide if changes that are brought about by Federal laws are constitutional? 

• A) Popular vote
• B) Judicial review
• C) Presidential veto
• D) Congressional hearings

Which is the BEST title for this chart? 

• A) Judicial Branch Checks on the Executive Branch
• B) Judicial Branch Checks on the Legislative Branch
• C) Legislative Branch Checks on the Judicial Branch
• D) Legislative Branch Checks on the Executive Branch

Separation of powers means that 

• A) 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 states
• D) The legislative, executive and judicial functions of government are held by separate people and groups

This branch of government is responsible for carrying out the laws. 

• A) Executive
• B) Judicial
• C) Legislative
• D) Police

 What is the name of the group of executive department heads who advise the president?

• Cabinet
• Electoral College
• Representatives
• Senators

The highest court in the United States is the

• A) District Court
• B) Supreme Court
• C) State Court
• D) Military Court