Fall 2021- Civics Final Exam Review 2

Which power of the President in the Constitution allows him to cancel a bill that is created by Congress? (43)

• Judicial Review

• Veto

• Legislative Decay

• Rule of Law

Under the Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government? (39)

• To provide police departments

• To issue driver's licenses

• To create educational standards and curriculums

• To create and maintain peace treaties

Which of the following politicians is technically the leader of the Senate according to the Constitution? (41/77)

• Speaker of the House

• Senate Majority Leader

• President Pro Tempore

• Vice President

Which of the branches of government is shielded from government influence by having terms that are unlimited? (53)

• Legislative branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Cabinet Branch

The President of the United States has many jobs and responsibilities. Which job is related to his being in charge of the military?

• Commander-in-Chief

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief Legislator

• Judicial Leader

Which of the following correctly pairs the number of years an official is elected? (41)

• President- 6 years

• Representative- 2 years

• Senator- 4 years

• Supreme Court Justice- 8 years

Which of the following statements does NOT depict a right found in the 6th amendment? (flashcards)

• Timothy has the right to a speedy, public trial

• Sandra has the right to call witnesses at her trial

• Cassie has the right to a lawyer 

• Danny has the right to refuse search and seizure unless there is a warrant.

Which basic government principle of the Constitution of the US prevents any one branch from gaining too much power? (19)

• Rule of Law 

• Representative government 

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

Which branch of government is allowed to declare war on another nation? (39/41)

• federal

• executive

• state

• legislative

According to the 10th amendment, powers not specifically delegated are specifically reserved for the people or... (flashcards)

• local governments

• the courts

• the state governments

• political parties