Government Pretest

The Congress can override a presidential veto with a simple majority in either house of Congress.

• True

• False

The process of determining whether or not a government action is constitutional is known as _________.

• Rule of Law

• Legislative Oversight

• Judicial Review

• Original Jurisdiction

The president serves a term of ____ years.

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Senators serve for ____ year terms.

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

The House of Representatives serve for ____ year terms.

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

What branch of government enforces the law?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

What branch of government strikes down laws that are unconstitutional?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

The president has the most control over the economy because the executive has the power to regulate commerce.

• True

• False

The president has the power to override a veto.

• True

• False

A bill has to be passed in 1 of 2 houses of Congress in order for it to become law.

• True

• False