American Government Unit 3 Quiz

Which of the following groups best represents the Executive Branch of the Federal Government?

• The Presidency

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court

• Congress

Which of the following Articles is correctly paired with the branch of gov't which it describes

• Article 1 = The Legislative Branch

• Article 2 = The Judicial Branch

• Article 3 = The Legislative Branch

• Article 4 = The Executive Branch

Which Branch of Government has the power to Declare War?

• The Legislative Branch

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Oak Branch

The ability to summon Amicus Curiae for testimony and the ability of issuing Writs of Certiorari are examples of powers of the

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Federal Branch

Which principle of American Government divides the Federal Government into 3 Branches?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

How long do terms last for members of the House of Representatives?

• 2 Years

• 4 Years

• 6 Years

• Life

How long do terms last for Senators?

• 2 Years

• 4 Years

• 6 Years

• Life Terms

What do we call the small group of Secretaries that advise the President and lead his Departments?

• Bureaucracy

• Committee

• Cabinet

• Electoral College

Who can the President issue Executive Orders to?

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

• The Departments of the Executive Branch

• Private Businesses

How long do terms last for Supreme Court Justices?

• 2 Years

• 4 Years

• 6 Years

• Life Terms