Three Branches of Government Test Study Guide

Which branch of the Federal government makes laws?

• A) Executive

• B) Judicial

• C) Legislative

• D) Presidential

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Who can Declare War?

• Executive/ President

• Legislative/ Congress

• Judicial/Supreme Court

• Executive/Vice-President

Which of the following statements most accurately describes judicial review?

• the power to nominate and appoint new judges

• the power to reverse the decisions of lower courts

• the power to review presidential actions

• the power to declare laws unconstitutional

Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?

• McCullough v. Maryland

• Marbury v. Madison

• US v. Nixon

• Baker v. Carr