Unit 2 Test Review

Which of the following is Not a branch of the US Government?

• Judicial

• Presidential

• Executive

• Legislative

The Legislative branch is made up of the following except:

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Supreme Court

The Legislative branch can overrule a President's veto.

• False

• True

The Senate has how many members?

• 100

• 3

• 5,000

• 50

Which amendment changes the method of election of Senators to popular vote?

• 14th

• 15th

• 16th

• 17th

Which of the following examples illustrates the system of checks and balances?

• The President calls for a special meeting of the Cabinet.

• The President signs a tax bill, even though the Congress recommends that he not sign it.

• The President entertains the Queen of England.

• The President vetoes a bill, but Congress overrides his veto.

What other offices are part of the Executive Branch?

• President, Vice President, Cabinet members, executive agencies
• Supreme Court justices, Congress members, state governors
• Senators, governors, mayors
• Mayors, city council members, police chiefs

What is the main role of the Judicial Branch?

• Create new laws
• Enforce laws
• Make executive decisions
• Interpret and apply the law

This is another word for the Legislative Branch:

• Parliament
• Senate
• House of Representatives
• Congress

What is the main difference between Parliamentary and Presidential governments?

• Constitutional monarchy
• Federalism
• Separation of powers
• Direct democracy