Which of the following statements most accurately describes judicial review ?

the power to declare laws unconstitutional

the power to nominate and appoint new judges

the power to reverse the decisions of lower courts

the power to review presidential actions

What governmental purpose do Cabinet members serve?

as an advisory body to aid the President

as liasons to Congress for passing of legislation

ceremonial duties to represent the major executive departments

each Cabinet member has be elected in order to serve the President

Which of these is a power that the President of the United States can exercise?

D) veto a bill passed by Congress

vote for a bill that is being discussed in Congress

B) declare a federal law unconstitutional

C) overturn an unconstitutional state law

According to Article II of the U.S. Constitution, all federal impeachment proceedings must start in the _____ and the subsequent trial is to be conducted by the ______.

House of Representatives, Senate

Senate, House of Representatives

House of Representatives, Supreme Court

“Article I, Section 8” of the U.S. Constitution “The Congress shall have the Power . . . To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water….” “Article II, Section 2” of the U.S. Constitution “The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States; he may require the Opinion, in writing, of the principal Officer in each of the executive Departments, upon any Subject relating to the Duties of their respective Offices, and he shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment.” How do these two excerpts BEST illustrate the limitation of the federal government’s power?

The President commands the military but cannot go to war without Congress’s approval.

Congress can impeach a government official, but the President can grant pardons.

The President has the power to declare war, but Congress regulates prisoners of war.

Congress determines military strategy, but the President has the power to declare war.

What completes this sequence of events?

D) the President must act on the bill

A) the spending bill becomes a law

B) the states must approve the bill

C) the Supreme Court reviews the bill

What do you think happens next in regards to the lawmaking process in Congress?

The bill is sent to the President to sign into law

The bill is sent to the House of Representatives to sign into law

The bill must pass through the Supreme Court approval process

The bill must be approved by the citizens of the US before it can be approved

What step is missing from the diagram?

Bill is introduced by a member of congress

Bill is introduced by a registered voter

Exercise of judicial review by the judicial branch

President vetoes the legislation

Which example is a responsibility of the legislative branch of government at the state level?

C) approving laws for the state

D) writing treaties with foreign governments

What two things must happen in order for a bill to become a law?

Passed by both houses and signed by President

Signed by the President and approved by the Supreme Court

Passed by both houses and approved by the Supreme Court

Passed by the both houses and voted on by the people

Which step of the legislative process is missing?

B) The bill is voted on and approved by the Senate.

C) The bill is voted on by the American people.

D) The Speaker of the House decides whether to approve or veto the bill

What happens after a bill is introduced?

Sent to committee for study and discussion

Voted on by the full house of Congress

Sent to the other house for debate

Which description best describes Florida's legislative branch of government?

This branch is divided into two houses and is responsible for creating state laws.

This branch is made up of cabinets to help carry out laws and is led by the governor.

This branch is responsible for collecting taxes and budgeting government expenses.

This branch is responsible for protecting citizens' rights and liberties and interpreting laws.

The Constitution gives Congress the right to impeach

B) any federal official involved in serious wrongdoing.

A) any member of Congress involved in serious wrongdoing.

The right to regulate public schools is reserved for

B) the House of Representatives.

If the president vetoes a law then Congress can...

override the veto with a 2/3 vote

declare the law constitutional or unconstitutional

Which of the following is a part of the lawmaking process?

debating bills on the floor of Congress

checking the power of the president

Which of the following are the constitutional requirements for being president?

Be at least 35 years old, native born citizen, lived in United States 14 years

at least 35 years old, native born citizen, college educated

at least 35 years old, naturalized citizen, lived in United States 14 years

at least 40 years old, native-born citizen, lived in United States 10 years

How does the power of judicial review by the Supreme Court act as a check on the legislative and executive branches?

B) It can nullify or cancel out laws that conflict with the Constitution.

A) It allows state courts to set precedents for law enforcement.

C) It can prevent Congress from passing laws.

D) It pushes the president to enforce unpopular laws

What does it mean when a judge uses precedent to arrive at an opinion on a new court case?

The judge relies heavily on opinions that were made on previous court cases.

The judge arrives at an opinion unlike any in the past.

The judge asks for the opinions of several other justices.

The judge does not refer to the U.S. Constitution.

Three Branches of Government Test Study Guide

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 5 pts

Which branch of the Federal government makes laws?

A) Executive

B) Judicial

C) Legislative

D) Presidential

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

A special power delegated only to the House of Representatives is

A) bringing charges of impeachment.

B) approving presidential appointments.

C) proposing a constitutional amendment.

D) ratifying treaties with foreign nations.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

A power that is held only by the United States Senate is the power to

A) introduce revenue bills.

B) propose constitutional amendments.

C) approve Presidential appointments and treaties.

D) bring impeachment charges against a federal official.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 5 pts

Immediately after a bill is introduced to Congress it is

A) debated by members.

B) subjected to a voted.

C) is sent to a committee.

D) is sent to a special committee.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

The US Constitution describes the three branches of government in Articles I, II, and III. What are the three branches of government?

A) referendum, petition, recall

B) voting, campaigning, appointing

C) Legislative, Executive, Judicial

D) Congress, President, Chief Justice

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

After a bill has been passed by both houses of Congress it

A) becomes a law.

B) is sent to the President.

C) returns to the house of origin for verification.

D) is sent to a subcommittee in the House or Senate

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of these correctly outlines the impeachment process of the president?

House of Representatives votes for impeachment, Supreme Court holds a trial, Senate votes to acquit or find guilty

Senate votes for impeachment, House of Representatives holds a trial with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court presiding over the trial

The Supreme Court presides over all proceedings of an impeachment

House of Representatives votes for impeachment, Senate holds a trial with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court presiding

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Three Branches of Government Test Study Guide

36 questions

Which branch of the Federal government makes laws?

A special power delegated only to the House of Representatives is

A power that is held only by the United States Senate is the power to

Immediately after a bill is introduced to Congress it is

The US Constitution describes the three branches of government in Articles I, II, and III. What are the three branches of government?

After a bill has been passed by both houses of Congress it

Which of these correctly outlines the impeachment process of the president?

Who can Declare War?

Which of the following statements most accurately describes judicial review?

Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?

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