3 Branches of Government

How is representation in the House of Representatives determined?

• It is determined by the size of the state’s population.

• It is determined by the physical size of the state.

• It is determined by the location of the state.

• Every state has the same number of representatives

The passage below is from a speech by President George W. Bush, March 19, 2003.

"On my orders, coalition forces have begun striking selected targets of military importance to undermine Saddam Hussein's ability to wage war. These are opening stages of what will be a broad and concerted campaign"

What constitutional power justifies the actions described in the passage?

• Commander-in-Chief

• Negotiater-in-chief

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Regulator

How are the responsibilities of the legislative and executive branches of government different when it comes to treaties?

• Senate proposes treaties, the president carries out foreign treaties

• Senate ratifies treaties; the president negotiates foreign treaties

• Senate negotiates foreign treaties: the president approves treaties

• Senate carries out foreign treaties; the president proposes treaties

Which part of the U.S. Constitution outlines legislative power?

• First Amendment

• Bill of Rights

• Preamble

• Article I

The Constitution gives Congress the power to pass any laws which it deems “necessary and proper,” but may not be enumerated. Which of the following is the best example of such an action?

• Setting a new tax on imported basketballs

• Passing a law requiring immigrants to live in the U.S. for five years before becoming citizens.

• Buying territory to expand the boundaries of the United States

• Designing and printing a new twenty-dollar bill

Which action formally accuses a government official of “wrongdoing”?

• Filibuster

• Impeach

• Override

• Veto

Which branch of federal government makes laws?

• Bureaucracy

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

The following passage is from McCulloch v. Maryland (1819).

"If … such be the mandate of the Constitution, we have only to obey; but that instrument does not profess to enumerate the means by which the powers it confers may be executed…"

Which constitutional provision does this decision support?

• Commerce Clause

• Judicial Review

• Habeas Corpus

• Elastic Clause

The newspaper headline above describes an event in U.S. history.

Which parts of the national government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline?

• Supreme Court and President

• Senate and President

• House of Representatives and Senate

• Supreme Court and House of Representatives

Which list includes roles of the president?

• Chief Justice, Commander-in-Chief

• Speaker of the House, Chief Executive

• Commander-in-Chief, Chief Executive

• President Pro Tempore, Chief Justice