Final Exam Reading Practice Part 1

All the amendments in US constitution are called the Bill of Right.

• True

• False

We can infer from the text that the system of checks and balances is a useful mechanism.

• True

• False

Bill of Rights protects the human rights of the US citizens.

• True

• False

The Senate and the House of Representatives form the legislative branch of the government.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of the US constitution?

• Federalism

• Division of power between the national government and the states.

• Introduction of executive, legislative and judicial branches.

• Separation of powers within the national government.

The system of checks and balances

• controls the different branches of government.

• gives the Senate the authority over the judicial branch.

• allows the President of the US to make decisions alone.

• controls the judicial branch of the government.

The pronoun 'its' in paragraph 6 refers to

• the executive branch

• . Cabinet and the 13 Departments

• the President and the Vice President

• none of the above

According to the text

• the members of the House of Representatives are appointed by the President.

• The members of the Senate are elected by the US citizens.

• the judicial branch is responsible for checks and balances.

• the US President is responsible for enforcing the laws.

Which of the following is not supported by the text?

• The legislative branch can reject he Presidents appointment.

• The judicial branch has the authority to make legal decisions.

• The US Constitution is the oldest constitution in the world.

• According to the Constitution all branches have specific powers.

Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

• The Constitution: Past and Present

• The Separation of Powers

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution of the USA