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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which branch of Government is led by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
The Senate has the power to confirm Presidential appointments to the Supreme Court. This is an example of what principal of United States Government?
executive privilege
popular sovereignty
checks and balances
judicial review
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Citizens elected Donald Trump in the 2016 Presidential election. This is an example of...
separation of powers
representative democracy
federalism
checks and balances
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which of these is a benefit of living under the principle limited government (or rule of law)?
Laws are in place to help protect your life, liberty, and property
You can decide what laws you have to follow
Laws apply differently to some people
Everyone has unlimited freedoms
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which of these is a role of Congress?
to interpret the Constitution
to veto legislation (laws)
to declare war
to nominate Cabinet members
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which of these is an advantage of the system of checks and balances?
It makes it easy for one person or group to accumulate or abuse power
It allows each branch to prevent the abuse of power by the other two branches
It gives certain powers to the federal government and reserves others for the state governments
It prevents election fraud and results in greater voter turnout
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Why is it important for the President of the United States to have veto power over laws?
to check the power of Congress
to limit the influence of the Supreme Court
to ensure federal control over state governments
to allow for the selection of department secretaries
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