Unit 4 Exam

Which is true about the qualifications to become a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?

• a member must be at least 35 years old and live in the state for at least 9 years

• a member must be at least 25 years old and live in the state for at least 7 years

Confirm presidential appointments

Ratify treaties with foreign nations

Votes on proposed bills

• Duties granted to the U.S. Senate by the U.S. Constitution

• Duties granted to the U.S. President by the U.S. Constitution

Which best illustrates a legislative check on the other two branches of government?

• The House of Representatives can impeach federal judges and the president.

• The U.S. Senate can impeach and remove judges and the president from office.

Which is true about the qualifications to become the President of the United States of America?

• a candidate must be at least 35 years old and be a naturalized citizen

• a candidate must be at least 35 years old and live in the state for at least 14 years

Which role of the president is most likely related to his power to negotiate with foreign leaders?

• Chief Executive

• Chief Diplomat

Which role of the president is most likely related to his power to issue an executive order?

• Legislative Leader

• Chief Executive

Which best illustrates how the President of the United States checks the U.S. Congress?

• The President can veto legislation or laws passed by Congress.

• The President can declare legislation passed by Congress unconstitutional

Which is most responsible for electing the President of the United States?

• Electors from each State or by the Electoral College

• Individual voters from each State or by Popular Vote

Presidential appointment or selection

Power to declare laws unconditional

Lifetime appointment or job

Which heading best completes the above chart?

• Description of a member of the President’s Cabinet

• Description of a justice on the U.S. Supreme Court

Which did the Supreme Court establish in Marbury v. Madison?

• . The Court can declare federal legislation invalid if the legislation violates the Constitution

• . Each state has the right to set up and run its own court system as long as it is constitutional.