Legislative and Executive Branch Test Review

Since Congress consists of two houses, it is considered what type of legislature?

• Bureaucracy

• Bicentennial

• Bimodal

• Bicameral

The President's annual speech to Congress is called:

• State of the Commonwealth

• State of the Government

• State of the Country

• State of the Union

Which branch of government administers the federal bureaucracy and appoints cabinet members?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Democratic

A veto is one way the President influence ______________.

• judicial review

• foreign affairs

• international trade

• national policies

Using your knowledge of civics, what would be the best title for the graphic?

• Legislature

• Articles of Confederation

• Executive Branch

• Declaration of Independence

Roles such as declaring war and regulating trade are listed in the US Constitution. What type of powers are these roles?

• Reserved

• Concurrent

• Implied

• Expressed

President Obama sends troops to Canada to deal with the maple syrup shortage. Obama is performing what role when he does this?

• Chief of State

• Commander-In-Chief

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief Executive

How are implied powers most often used by the United States Congress?

• To help carry out expressed powers

• To force the executive branch to sign new legislation

• To encourage citizens to vote

• To give the government veto powers

Which branch of government carries out the law?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Democratic

How many members are in Congress?

• 100

• 270

• 435

• 535