Unit 5 Civics Practice Quiz Branches of Government

• separation of powers and checks and balances

• separation of powers and popular sovereignty

• federalism and judicial review

• federalism and republicanism

Which principle does the U.S. Supreme Court apply when it declares an act of Congress unconstitutional? 

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• advice and consent

• executive privilege

Who is able to declare a law unconstitutional?

• The President

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The Appellate Court

Which branch approves or vetoes bills?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

What does the elastic clause do for legislative powers?

• Limits their ability to make laws

• Speeds up the process of approving a bill

• Expands legislative power

• Allows for impeachment

Who can extend pardons for Federal Crimes?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Who is in charge of the Senate?

• Speaker of the house

• Vice President

• The President

• Supreme Court

Who is in charge of the House of Representatives?

• Speaker of the House

• The Vice President

• The President

• Supreme Court

Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?

• Speaker of the House

• The Vice President

• The President

• The Supreme Court

Who can regulate Interstate commerce?

• The Legislative Branch

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch