American Government - 5th Grade

Which power is held by the House of Representatives but not by the Senate?

• the power to approve presidential vetoes

• the power to grant pardons for federal crimes

• the power to approve nominees to the federal courts

• the power to introduce bills about raising money through taxes

Under what condition can the Supreme Court strike down a law?

• when it goes against the Constitution

• when it has been vetoed by the president

• when it does not have the support of a circuit court

• when it does not have the support of two-thirds of Congress

How are all state governments similar to the federal government?

• They have three separate branches.

• They have nine Supreme Court justices.

• They require people to pay taxes on their income.

• They require citizens to pledge loyalty to the United States.

How has the United States become more of a representative democracy over time?

• by having more people serve on juries

• by giving more people the right to vote

• by reducing the number of laws vetoed by presidents

• by reducing the number of congressional committees

Which of the following responsibilities do presidents have?

Choose the three correct answers.

• interpreting the Constitution

• commanding the armed forces

• breaking tie votes in the Senate

• preparing a budget for the federal government

• choosing ambassadors to represent the United States

The federal government and the state governments have different responsibilities. Which government has the responsibility of running post offices?

• Federal

• State

he federal government and the state governments have different responsibilities. Which government has the responsibility of issuing driver's licenses?

• Federal

• State

he federal government and the state governments have different responsibilities. Which government has the responsibility of signing treaties with other countries?

• Federal

• State

Why might some people want to stop using the Electoral College to choose U.S. presidents?