EOC Review: Checks and Balances

How many years are in the term of a US Senator?

• two years

• four years

• six years

• eight years

Which requirement is a written qualification for President of the United States?

• The candidate must be a political party member

• The candidate must have college or university degree

• The candidate must be a native-born American citizen

• The candidate must have previous political experience.

Which of these is a power of the Legislative branch?

• declare war

• interprets laws

• negotiates treaties

• enforces laws

Most of the work in considering and editing bills is done

• in congressional committees

• on the floor of Congress

• by a Cabinet department

• by the President.

Which of these is a power of the Judicial branch?

• conduct foreign policy

• create and pass tax laws

• appoint judges to Federal courts

• declare laws unconstitutional

The chief purpose of Congressional committees is to

• draft legislation for consideration by the full Congress

• provide a place for lobbyists and special interest groups to get support.

• act as a group to which the President can direct his lobbying effort

• hold hearings so that bills can be evaluated and studied prior to voting

What part of the Federal government can prevent the President of the United States from controlling the Supreme Court by blocking appointments to the bench?

• governors

• the President

• the Senate

• state legislatures

The minimum age for election to the U.S. House of representatives is ___ years.

• 18

• 25

• 30

• 21

If the Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional, which of these is the BEST action that can be taken to remedy the situation?

• The President can issue a veto.

• Congress can amend the Constitution.

• People can organize mass demonstrations at the Court to try to pressure them to change their position.

• Congress can re-pass the law and hope the Court has changed its position.

What executive department is responsible for impartially enforcing the law for all Americans?

• State Department

• Department of Justice

• Department of Defense

• Federal Bureau of Investigation