CW Reading pages 172-175

Which individual could qualify as a candidate for President of the United States?

• Max is 67 years old; he has lived in Ontario, Canada for all of his life; he was born in Detroit.

• Karen is 42 years old; she has lived in Boston for the last 26 years; she was born in Ireland of Irish parents.

• Martha is 45 years old; she has lived in Chicago for the last 18 years; she was born in Tampa.

• Samuel is 27 years old; he has lived in New York City for the past 3 years; he was born in Israel of American parents.

Which constitutional power provides the basis for the President's day-to-day control of U.S. foreign relations?

• the power to appoint and receive ambassadors

• the power to summon Congress in times of national emergency

• the power to appoint Justices of the Supreme Court

• the power to inform Congress of the 'State of the Union'

The War Powers Act of 1973 restricted the powers of the President as Commander in Chief. Which principle of constitutional government did passage of this law illustrate?

• separation of powers

• limited government

• checks and balances

• federalism

Which power does the Constitution give to the President to check Congress?

• the power to pardon offenders for federal crimes

• the power to veto proposed federal legislation

• the power to inform Congress of the 'State of the Union'

• the power to appoint heads of departments

Which of the following is an example of an administrative agency?

• U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. Army

• U.S. House of Representatives

• Federal Reserve Board

Which of the following is a power of the U.S. Congress?

• The power to declare war

• The power to appoint Supreme Court Justices

• The power to pardon federal offenders

• The power to veto legislation

Which of the following is a requirement to be a U.S. Senator?

• Must be at least 35 years old

• Must be a natural-born U.S. citizen

• Must have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years

• Must be at least 30 years old

Which of the following is a role of the U.S. Supreme Court?

• To enforce federal laws

• To declare laws unconstitutional

• To propose new legislation

• To command the U.S. military

What is the term limit for a President of the United States?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• No term limit

Which of the following is a power of the U.S. Supreme Court?

• The power to declare war

• The power to veto legislation

• The power to interpret the Constitution

• The power to pardon federal offenders