Civics Final Exam Review 2

Which of these is an example of a check the Judicial Branch has over the Executive Branch?

• Impeach the President

• Declare a law unconstitutional

• Confirm appointments to justices

• Power to determine constitutionality of executive actions

Supreme Court Justices are confirmed by the ________________.

• Senate

• President

• House of Representatives

• Vice President

Supreme Court Justices are appointed by the ______________.

• Senate

• President

• House of Representatives

• Vice President

How long is the term for a Supreme Court justice?

• 2 years

• 6 years

• 10 years

• Life

Which department of the presidential cabinet has the job of preventing and protecting Americans from terrorism?

• Homeland Security

• Interior

• Defense

• Justice

True or False: Presidents can be elected to no more than three terms.

• True

• False

If both the president and vice president die, this person becomes president:

• Secretary of State

• Secretary of Defense

• Senator with most seniority

• Speaker of the House

The main job of the Executive Branch is to

• Make laws

• Interpret laws

• Enforce laws

• Change laws

The president is commander in chief, which means he

• Is head of U.S. armed forces

• Is head of the post office

• Graduated from college

• Advises on Indian affairs

The primary role of the Legislative Branch is

• Make laws

• Enforce laws

• Interpret laws

• d. Change laws