The Constitution

For what period of time is a President's term of office?

• 4 years

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 6 years

Which two groups make up the Legislative Branch (Congress) of the United States?

• The House of Representatives & the Senate

• The Supreme Court & the President

• The Senate & the Supreme Court

• All of the choices

Which branch of the government has the power to pass laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• All branches

Which of the following actions is required of the President to stop a new bill?

• Veto

• Impeachment

• Military action

• Judicial Review

What is the name given to the first ten amendments to the Constitution, which guarantee certain individual rights?

• The Bill of Rights

• Checks & balances

• Limited government

• The Constitution

Who has the power to declare wars and to raise armies?

• Congress

• Supreme Court

• President

• Senate

Which of the following terms describes the division of government into three branches?

• Separation of powers

• Limited Government

• Federalism

• Checks & balances

How are members of the Supreme Court chosen?

• Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate

• Elected by the people and confirmed by the Senate

• Chosen by the Senate and confirmed by the House

• Two-thirds vote of the House and three-fourths vote of the Senate

A state's representation in the House of Representatives is based on

• The size of that state's population

• The number of the state's electors for President

• A ruling by the state's Supreme Court

• An appointment of the President

Citizens vote for their political representatives in governments shaped by the principle of

• Republicanism

• Individual rights

• Separation of powers

• Checks & balances