US Government Final Review

How long is a term in the House of Representatives?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

The number of House members representing each state is based on

• The amount of money each state has

• Population of each state

• Each state has equal representation

• Each state chooses the number of representatives to send

The President's power to veto an act of Congress is an example of

• Executive agreement

• Judicial review

• Checks and balances

• Limited government

Which of the following are a criteria for a case to be heard by the Federal Courts?

• Crimes committed on federal property

• Violation of Federal Laws

• Disputes involving foreign governments

• All of the above

The court that first hears a case is said to have

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Exclusive jurisdiction

• Original jurisdiction

• Concurrent jurisdiction

The most powerful leader in the House is the

• Speaker of the House

• Floor leader

• Majority whip

• President pro tempore

The president of the Senate is

• The senator with the most seniority

• The choice of the majority party caucus

• The Vice President

• A leading member of the majority whip

In the steps of the legislative process, the event that would happen first is

• A pocket veto

• Placement on a calendar

• A subcommittee hearing

• A fillibuster

To have a fair trial, a person is guaranteed all of the following EXCEPT

• Trial within a reasonable time

• Trial by jury

• Adequate defense

• Media coverage if demanded

Which of the following must approve presidential appointments?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• Liberal constructionists

• Strict constructionists