US Government Quiz

What is Federalism?

• A system of government where power is concentrated in the national government.

• A system of government where power is divided between the national and state governments.

• A system of government where states have all the power and the national government has none.

• A system of government where power is divided between different political parties.

What is the purpose of the Division of Powers?

• To ensure that the national government has all the power.

• To ensure that one branch does not have too much power.

• To ensure that the national government does not get too powerful and states can handle issues that are unique to their needs.

• To divide powers equally among all citizens.

What does the Separation of Powers do?

• Combines power into one branch.

• Separates power into two branches: Legislative and Executive.

• Separates power into three branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.

• Distributes power to the citizens.

How long is the term for a Senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• Life

Which branch of government has a term length of 4 years, with a maximum of 2 consecutive terms?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• None of the above

What is the term length for a member of the Judicial Branch?

• 2 years

• 6 years

• 4 years

• Life - no limit to how long they can serve

Which branch of the government can declare war along with the Senate?

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The State Governments

What is required to convict a president who has been impeached?

• A simple majority vote in the Senate

• A two-thirds vote in the Senate

• A unanimous vote in the Senate

• A majority vote in the House of Representatives

Which power allows the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional?

• Judicial Review

• Executive Privilege

• Legislative Oversight

• Checks and Balances

What power does the Legislative Branch have over the Executive Branch according to the diagram on Separation of Power and Checks and Balances?

• Can declare executive actions unconstitutional

• Appoints ambassadors and other officials

• May reject appointments

• Commands armed forces