AG Unit 3 Part 1 Quiz (20pts)

Who has the power to remove the president from office if they are found guilty of a crime according to Article 1, Section 3, Clause 7?

• The Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Vice President

Answer explanation

According to Article 1, Section 3, Clause 7, the Senate has the power to remove the president from office if they are found guilty of a crime.

What is the extent of the judgment that the Senate can impose upon the removal of a president from office?

• Imprisonment

• A fine

• Disqualification to hold any further offices in the U.S. government

• A public apology

Answer explanation

The correct extent of judgment that the Senate can impose upon the removal of a president from office is disqualification to hold any further offices in the U.S. government.

Who has the power to declare war according to Article 1, Section 8, Clause 11 of the Constitution?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• Congress

• The Secretary of Defense

Answer explanation

According to Article 1, Section 8, Clause 11 of the Constitution, the power to declare war lies with Congress.

According to Article 1, Section 8, Clause 12, what power is given to Congress?

• The power to declare war

• The power to raise and support an army

• The power to regulate commerce

• The power to establish post offices

Answer explanation

According to Article 1, Section 8, Clause 12, the power given to Congress is the power to raise and support an army.

According to Article 1, Section 9, Clause 8 of the U.S. Constitution, can a person holding an office in the United States accept a title from a foreign king, prince, or state without any conditions?

• Yes, they can accept a title without any conditions.

• Yes, but only with the President's approval.

• No, they cannot accept a title without the consent of Congress.

• No, they cannot accept a title at all.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'No, they cannot accept a title without the consent of Congress.' According to Article 1, Section 9, Clause 8 of the U.S. Constitution, a person holding an office in the United States cannot accept a title from a foreign king, prince, or state without the consent of Congress.

Does the president have the power to convene both the House of Representatives and the Senate on "extraordinary occasions"?

• No, the president does not have that power.

• Yes, but only the Senate can be convened.

• Yes, but only the House of Representatives can be convened.

• Yes, the president has the power to convene both the House of Representatives and Senate.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is: Yes, the president has the power to convene both the House of Representatives and Senate.

What is required for a treaty made by the president to go into effect according to Article 2, Section 2, Clause 2?

• Ratification by the House of Representatives

• A simple majority vote in the Senate

• Approval by the Supreme Court

• The approval of two thirds of the Senate

Answer explanation

According to Article 2, Section 2, Clause 2, a treaty made by the president requires the approval of two thirds of the Senate to go into effect.

According to the information provided, under what condition would Senator Y become president?

• If Senator Y wins the popular vote.

• If Senator Y has the most votes in the Electoral College and a majority of the electoral votes.

• If Senator Y is the only candidate running for president.

• If Senator Y wins a majority of the votes in the Senate.

Answer explanation

Senator Y would become president if they have the most votes in the Electoral College and a majority of the electoral votes.

How long do federal judges hold their offices according to Article 3, Section 1?

• For a six-year term

• For a term decided by the President

• Serve for life and "good behavior"

• Until they reach the age of retirement

Answer explanation

Superior and inferior federal judges hold their offices during 'good behavior' according to Article 3, Section 1.

Is a six-year term for a federal judge constitutional?

• Yes, it is constitutional

• No, it is unconstitutional

• It depends on the state

• Only for superior federal judges

Answer explanation

A six-year term for a federal judge is unconstitutional according to the correct answer choice.