Civics SOL Review CE.6

Which document defines the structure and powers of the national government?

• Declaration of Independence

• U.S. Constitution

• U.S. Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

The powers held by government are divided between the national government, located in _________, and the governments of the 50 states.

• Richmond, VA

• Baltimore, MD

• Philadelphia, PA

• Washington, DC

Which of the following are responsibilities of Congress?

(Select all answers that apply.)

• raise revenue through taxes and other levies

• oversee agencies and departments

• veto legislation

• regulate interstate and foreign trade

• declare war

Which of the following are responsibilities of the president of the United States?

(Select all answers that apply.)

• Override vetoes

• Propose legislation in a State of the Union Address

• Prepare the annual budget

• Exercise judicial review

• Appoint cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal judges

Which items below pertain to the judicial branch of the United States?

(Select all answers that apply.)

• The Supreme Court exercises judicial review.

• There are 9 justices on the U.S. Supreme Court.

• Interpret the U.S. Constitution and federal laws

• Approve presidential appointments

Which of the following are describe Congress?

(Select all answers that apply.)

• bicameral legislature

• oversee agencies and departments

• House of Representatives

• House of Delegates

• Senate

Which of the following are describe the U.S. House of Representatives?

(Select all answers that apply.)

• bicameral legislature

• 435 members

• 100 members

• number of members is two per state

• number of members is based on populations of the states

Which of the following are describe the U.S. Senate?

(Select all answers that apply.)

• bicameral legislature

• 435 members

• 100 members

• number of members is two per state

• number of members is based on populations of the states

Which of the following are checks the legislative branch (Congress) has over the executive branch (the president)?

(Select all answers that apply.)

• impeach and convict judges/justices

• approve the annual budget

• approve presidential appointments

• override presidential vetoes

Which of the following are checks the legislative branch (Congress) has over the judicial branch (the Supreme Court)?

(Select all answers that apply.)

• impeach and convict judges/justices

• approve the annual budget

• confirm or refuse to confirm judges/justices

• override presidential vetoes