Civic Literacy Practice Exam 2

What is an example of judicial review?

• the power of the President to nominate federal judges

• the power of the supreme court to find laws unconstitutional

• the power of the President to issue pardons to convicted criminals

• the power of the House of Representatives to impeach public officials

What is the purpose of the Selective Service System?

• to establish justice

• to promote equality

• to protect presidential candidates during the campaign

• to draft for compulsory military service

Who has the power to veto bills?

• the speaker of the house

• the chief justice

• the president

• the senate majority leader

Which statement from the English Bill of Rights is reflected in the U.S. Constitution's Eighth Amendment?

• "That....keeping a standing army within the kingdom in time of peace.. is against law"

• "that the freedom of speech...in parliament ought not to be... questioned in any court"

• "that excessive bail ought not to be required... nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted"

• "that the...power of suspending the laws..without consent of parliament is illegal"

What is due process?

• the process for electing the president

• the process for assigning bills to committee

• fair treatment in judicial proceedings

• procedures required to enact laws

Who is commander in chief of the military?

• the speaker of the house

• the secretary of defense

• the attorney general

• the president

What is the "rule of law"?

• government officials are exempt from the law

• only citizens must follow the law

• no one is above the law

• the presidency may suspend laws in an emergency

Which is a core theme of the Anti-Federalist Papers?

• the constitution should reflect checks and balances

• the constitution should promote a strong central government

• government should support enumerated individual rights

• government should support executive orders

Which of the following was established by a constitutional amendment?

• the president may sign bills passed by both houses of congress

• the president may serve no more than two elected terms

• the senate may ratify treaties negotiated by the house of representatives

• senators may serve no more than two terms

Which document was adopted by the newly independent United States to organize the national government after declaring independence?

• the magna carta

• the mayflower compact

• the articles of confederation

• the northwest ordinance