Participation in Government Final Exam Review

Who determines innocence or guilt in a criminal trial?

• jury of peers

• police officer

• judge

• lawyer

When does the President need congressional approval?

• enacting a treaty

• appointing a Supreme Court Justice

• keeping some information secret

• using executive privilege

Which of these people could serve as President?

• a person who is a natural-born U.S. citizen

• a person who won the popular vote but not the electoral vote

• a person who is 30 years old

• a natural-born citizen who has lived in the United States for 15 years

If someone is naturalized in the US, what are they allowed to do?

• vote for President

• elect representatives

• hold a Congressional seat

• become President

These documents restricted absolutism.

• English Bill of Rights

• Munich Pact

• Magna Carta

• US Constitution

Which of the following is not part of the Executive Branch of the US government?

• government corporations

• political action committees

• regulatory commissions

• executive agencies

How does a bill become law?

• The President signs it after being passed in both houses of Congress.

• The President signs it after being passed in the House of Representatives.

• The President signs it after being passed in the Senate.

• The House and Senate override a President's veto by a majority vote.

The lieutenant governor of a state is basically like ________ at the federal level of government.

• President Pro Tempore

• President

• Speaker of the House

• Vice President

Which of the following are part of the President's legislative powers?

• appointing Supreme Court Justices

• delivering the State of the Union Address

• suggesting domestic policy

• commanding the armed forces

In a primary election,

• a candidate is elected.

• voters decide on ballot issues.

• the Electoral College chooses the President.

• political party candidates are nominated.